Basic Hummus
“Discover the joy of making Basic Hummus at home. This 45-minute middle eastern recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.”
🤖 Why This Recipe Matches Your Mood
Discover the joy of making Basic Hummus at home. This 45-minute middle eastern recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
This Basic Hummus draws from the rich tapestry of Middle Eastern cuisine, where ancient spice routes meet modern cooking. Warm spices, fresh herbs, and generous hospitality define this incredible food tradition.
Middle Eastern cooking transforms humble ingredients into something extraordinary.
📋 Basic Hummus
📝 Ingredients
- •1 can (19 oz) chickpeas, drained
- •1 tablespoon olive oil
- •Juice of 1 lemon
- •2 large cloves garlic, crushed
- •2 tablespoons tahini
- •2 tablespoons water
- •1 pinch cumin
- •1 pinch salt
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Puree the tahini in the food processor for about a minute until it becomes a paste. Then add the olive oil, garlic lemon juice, cumin and salt and pulse until the ingrdients are well incorporated.
- 2
Add the chickpeas (skinned or not) in two batches. Wait for the first batch to be completely smooth until the next one is added.
- 3
The taste will vary. If you want the hummus to be smoother it is up to you to add more lemon juice or water to reach your level of smoothness.
- 4
Pour hummus into a bowl.
- 5
Garnish with garbanzo beans in the middle of the bowl, paprika (hot or mild), and add your best extra virgin olive oil on top.
- 6
Serve with warm pita bread (whole wheat preferred).
💡 Why This Recipe?
Discover the joy of making Basic Hummus at home. This 45-minute middle eastern recipe delivers authentic flavors that will make your taste buds sing.
⭐ Pro Tips
- 1Read the entire recipe before starting to avoid surprises
- 2Prep all ingredients before cooking (mise en place) for a smoother experience
- 3For best results, use fresh, high-quality chickpeas
- 4Taste as you go and adjust seasonings to your preference
🥗 Nutrition Information
Per serving
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