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Hummus

Hummus

Homemade hummus is very easy to make and it tastes much better than anything you can buy at the store.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Can (15-ounce) chickpeas or 1 1/2 cups (250 grams) cooked chickpeas
  • 2 Tbsp 30 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 Cup (60 ml) tahini
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • 2 Tbsp (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving
  • 1/2 Tsp ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • 2-3 Tbsp (30 to 45 ml) water

Instructions
 

  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Drain the chickpeas into a strainer, reserving the liquid from the can. If time and patience allow, pinch the skins from each of the chickpeas; this will make your hummus smoother.
  • Combine all ingredients in the food processor. Combine the chickpeas, olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in the bowl of the food processor fitted with the blade attachment or blender.
  • Blend hummus until smooth, at least 5 minutes. Process the hummus continuously until it becomes very smooth, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to integrate any large chunks.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings. Taste and add more of any of the ingredients to taste. If your hummus is stiffer than you'd like, blend 2 to 3 tablespoons of the reserved chickpea liquid to thin it out and make the hummus creamier.
  • Transfer to a bowl and serve. Scrape the hummus into a bowl and serve with Breadsticks or Pita bread
Keyword Hummus