People Love This Hummus
Discover why "People Love This Hummus" is a standout crowd-pleaser with its irresistibly creamy texture and bold, balanced flavors. This easy, 10-minute recipe combines pantry staples like canned chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice, blended to silky perfection with a dash of garlic, cumin, and olive oil. Its secret touch? A splash of cold water in the food processor, delivering that signature smoothness every great hummus needs. Customize your bowl with vibrant garnishes like paprika, parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil for an eye-catching presentation. Perfect as a dip for veggies, a spread for wraps, or a snack with pita chips, this versatile recipe is sure to become your favorite go-to appetizer!
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Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 0.25 cup tahini
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a food processor, combine the canned chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, and salt.
Step 2
Blend the mixture until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
Step 3
Add the cold water to the food processor and blend again for about 1-2 minutes to achieve a creamy consistency. Adjust the water amount slightly if needed.
Step 4
Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, lemon juice, or cumin, as preferred.
Step 5
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl.
Step 6
If desired, garnish with a sprinkle of paprika, chopped fresh parsley, and a light drizzle of olive oil.
Step 7
Serve with pita bread, crackers, vegetable sticks, or use as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (636.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1655.9 |
| Total Fat 108.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1977.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 131.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 39.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.0g | |
| Protein 52.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 4873.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 21442.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1601.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories