Mediterranean Hummus Recipe
This creamy Mediterranean Hummus Recipe offers a quick and easy method to prepare hummus at home in just 20 minutes. With basic ingredients like chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, you can learn to make the smoothest hummus the Mediterranean way. Enjoy it as an appetizer, dip, spread, or healthy snack, and so much more.A homemade Mediterranean Hummus recipe with a restaurant-style touch. This recipe creates the creamiest and most delicious hummus in just minutes. For added flavor, top it with pine
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup tahini paste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 can chickpeas (14 oz.) drained and rinsed
- 2 small cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice and water.
- In a separate bowl (or a measuring cup), whisk together the tahini paste and olive oil until thoroughly incorporated.
- Reserve 2 tablespoons of chickpeas as a garnish.
- Place the rest of the chickpeas in a food processor and process them for 15 seconds. Add lemon juice and water mixture, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Process until mixed, scraping down the bowl as necessary, 50-60 seconds.
- While the food processor is running, slowly (in a steady stream), pour the tahini paste and olive oil mixture from the tube, and process until smooth and creamy (or it reaches your desired consistency,) for 30-40 seconds.
- Transfer the hummus to a plate and sprinkle it with chopped parsley and reserved chickpeas. If preferred, drizzle it with olive oil. Serve it with pita chips or toasted bread on the side.
Notes
- Yields: This recipe makes about 1 ½ cups of hummus, which is ideal for 6 servings when served as an appetizer. If you are serving a larger crowd, you can multiply the recipe. The nutrition information below is for one serving.
- Make Ahead: Make the recipe as directed up to 2 days in advance. Place it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge. The flavors actually get better the longer they have a chance to marry together.
- Store: Leftover hummus can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 242mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 132IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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