Description
A creamy, flavorful, and versatile dip perfect for snacking and Mediterranean dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Paprika or sumac for garnish (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt.
- Blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- If the mixture is too thick, add water gradually until desired consistency is achieved.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with olive oil, paprika or sumac, and parsley if desired.
Notes
For ultra-smooth hummus, peel the chickpeas before blending. Experiment with different flavors by adding roasted garlic or herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg