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Classic Hummus
6 servings · 10 min total
Ultra-smooth chickpea and tahini dip brightened with lemon and garlic. The Levantine table staple everyone loves.
Ingredients
- 480 g chickpeas, drained
- 120 g tahini
- 4 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic, crushed
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 4 tbsp water
- salt to taste
- 1 tsp paprika, to garnish
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Contains: Sesame
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Method
- 1.
Blend the tahini base — Blend the tahini and lemon juice for 2 minutes until pale and creamy, then add the garlic, cumin, and a pinch of salt.
- 2.
Blend in the chickpeas — Add the chickpeas and half the olive oil and blend for 3 minutes, drizzling in the cold water until silky smooth. Season with salt.
- 3.
Swirl and garnish the hummus — Spread into a bowl, make a swirl, and drizzle with the remaining olive oil. Dust with paprika and scatter with parsley.