Description
Mediterranean comfort finds its soul in Classic Hummus, a creamy chickpea spread that whispers delicious stories of Middle Eastern kitchens. Rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced, this simple dip connects culinary traditions with each silky spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) organic chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) tahini
- 2 garlic cloves (raw or roasted)
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) water
Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Assemble fresh chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, salt, olive oil, and water on a clean kitchen workspace.
- Place chickpeas and garlic into a food processor, creating an initial rough texture by pulsing for 30 seconds.
- Add tahini, lemon juice, cumin, and salt to the processor, blending until ingredients are partially integrated.
- While processor is running, slowly stream olive oil and water into mixture, continuing to blend for 2-3 minutes until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Pause processing and taste the hummus, carefully adjusting seasonings if the flavor profile requires enhancement.
- Carefully transfer the creamy hummus into a decorative serving bowl, using a spatula to ensure complete transfer.
- Enhance visual appeal by drizzling additional extra virgin olive oil across the surface and sprinkling paprika or chopped fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro.
- Accompany the hummus with crisp pita chips, sliced cucumber, carrot sticks, or bell pepper strips for a vibrant and inviting presentation.
Notes
- Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly to reduce sodium and improve texture, ensuring a smoother, lighter hummus.
- For ultra-creamy consistency, remove chickpea skins by gently rubbing them between paper towels before blending.
- Experiment with additional flavors like roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, or jalapeños to create unique variations of classic hummus.
- Store homemade hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, adding a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent drying out.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg