Hummus

Name: Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cans chickpeas (15 oz cans), canned, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup tahini; 1 lemon, juiced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp cold water; 1/4 tsp paprika

Creamy chickpea dip with tahini, lemon, and garlic. A Mediterranean classic perfect for dipping or spreading.

10 minEasyServes 8150 cal/serving

MediterraneanAppetizerNo-CookVegetarianVeganLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 cans chickpeas (15 oz cans), canned, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup tahini
1 lemon, juiced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp cold water
1/4 tsp paprika

Instructions

1

In a food processor, combine 2 cans canned, drained and rinsed chickpeas (15 oz cans), 1/4 cup tahini, the juice from 1 juiced lemon, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp salt.
2

Process until smooth, about 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
3

Add 2 tbsp cold water and process again until creamy and smooth.
4

Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp paprika.
5

Serve with pita bread, vegetables, or crackers.

Questions

How long does Hummus keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat.

Can I halve or double Hummus?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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