Hummus Beiruty

Name: Hummus Beiruty
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, drained; 1/4 cup tahini paste; 3 tbsp lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 tsp fine sea salt; 2 tbsp ice water; 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 1 Serrano chili, minced; 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

A spicy Lebanese chickpea dip blended with creamy tahini, garlic, fresh lemon juice, parsley, and minced chili peppers.

15 minEasyServes 6180 cal/serving

Middle EasternAppetizerBlenderVeganVegetarianMediterraneanHigh FiberLow CarbHalal-friendlyKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-FreeLow-Sodium

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas, drained
1/4 cup tahini paste
3 tbsp lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
2 tbsp ice water
1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1 Serrano chili, minced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1

Add 1 can drained chickpeas, 1/4 cup tahini paste, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt to a high speed blender or food processor.
2

Blend on high while slowly pouring in 2 tbsp ice water until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3

Add 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley and 1 minced Serrano chili, then pulse a few times to fold into the dip without fully pureeing.
4

Transfer dip to a shallow bowl, create a well in the center, and drizzle with 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.

Questions

How long does Hummus Beiruty keep?

Refrigerate it in a sealed container for up to four days and stir it back together before serving.

Can I halve or double Hummus Beiruty?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, blend in batches rather than overfilling the jar.

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