Monica Jamie's Hummas

Discover the irresistible charm of "Monica Jamie's Hummus," a quick and easy homemade recipe that delivers velvety smoothness in just 10 minutes! This creamy hummus combines pantry staples like canned chickpeas, tahini, and olive oil with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon juice and the warm spices of ground cumin. The secret to its luxurious texture? Ice-cold water blended in for extra creaminess. Finished with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of paprika, and fresh parsley, this hummus is perfectly balanced with bold flavors and a luscious finish. Serve it as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack with pita bread, crunchy veggies, or crackers. Perfect for Mediterranean food lovers, this homemade dip is a healthier, tastier alternative to store-bought options.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 15 ounces Canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
• 3 tablespoons Tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 whole Garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 3 tablespoons Ice-cold water
• 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Extra olive oil (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cool running water.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic clove, ground cumin, and salt.

Step 3

Blend the mixture on high speed for about 1-2 minutes until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Step 4

While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time. Continue blending until the hummus becomes light and creamy.

Step 5

Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning if needed with more salt, lemon juice, or cumin.

Step 6

Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and smooth the surface with the back of a spoon.

Step 7

Drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil over the top, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with chopped parsley.

Step 8

Serve with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or crackers. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(596.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1022.3

Total Fat 71.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1945.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.0g	0%
Total Sugars 11.9g
Protein 26.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 331.4mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 723.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.1%

Protein: 10.0%

Carbs: 28.9%