Description

This homemade hummus recipe is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for dipping or spreading. Made with simple ingredients, this classic Middle Eastern dip is easy to prepare and always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons tahini
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
2-4 tablespoons water
Paprika and olive oil, for garnish

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Instructions

Prep Ingredients: Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Mince the garlic.
Blend: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
Adjust Consistency: While blending, add water as needed to reach desired consistency.
Serve: Transfer hummus to a serving dish. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with paprika, and serve with pita bread or veggie sticks.

Notes

Notes:

For extra creamy hummus, remove the skins from the chickpeas before blending.
You can customize the flavor by adding roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, or herbs.