Description
Indulge in the delightful richness of homemade hummus, a creamy dip that transforms any gathering into a gourmet experience. With a harmonious blend of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic, this recipe is not only simple but also customizable to suit your taste. Serve it with fresh veggies or pita chips for an irresistible snack that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend drained chickpeas and tahini until smooth.
- Add fresh lemon juice and garlic, blending until well combined.
- Gradually pour in olive oil while blending on low speed.
- Season with salt to taste; adjust consistency by adding water if needed.
- Transfer hummus to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with pita chips or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg