Description
A simple and delicious recipe for making fresh and creamy hummus at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed for consistency
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt.
- Blend until smooth, adding water as needed to achieve desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, peel the chickpeas before blending.
- Serve with pita bread or fresh vegetables.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Fresh and Creamy Hummus