How to Make Hummus
Hummus is the ultimate creamy, velvety dip that brings a burst of flavor to any meal or snack. With just 8 minutes of prep, you can whip up a batch that’s rich, smooth, and packed with wholesome ingredients.
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons tahini
- 3 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 15-oz can chickpeas or garbanzo beans drained, aquafaba (liquid from can) reserved
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus additional for garnish
- 3 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
- ¼ heaping teaspoon salt plus additional to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- Paprika for garnish optional
- Parsley for garnish optional
- Toasted pita chips for serving
Instructions
- Combine tahini and lemon juice in a blender and blend for 2-3 minutes, until smooth and whipped.
- Add drained chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cumin and blend until smooth and creamy. If mixture is too thick, add reserved aquafaba or water a Tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached (if you won’t be serving the hummus until the next day, it’s a good idea to add at least a splash of the reserved aquafaba as it tends to thicken in the fridge).
- Taste-test and add additional salt if needed.
- Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to serve or spread into serving dish and serve, garnished with additional olive oil, parsley, and paprika, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.3mg
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