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Authentic Homemade Creamy Hummus

This hummus recipe is easy to make by blending canned chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic into a smooth and creamy dip or spread. Ready in just 10 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 32 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Lebanese, Middle Eastern
Calories: 27
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 ounce can chickpeas, drained
  • 1/4 cup tahini sesame paste
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus more for serving
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika plus more for garnish
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Method
 

  1. Drain the chickpeas, reserving a few whole ones for garnish if desired.
  2. Place the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, water, garlic, and cumin into a food processor.
  3. Process until completely smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides as needed.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding salt or more lemon juice as needed.
  5. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and create a shallow well in the center with the back of a spoon.
  6. Drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSodium: 29mgFiber: 1g
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