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Classic Tahini Hummus

Prep10 minCook10 minTotal20 minDifficultyEasy
Classic Tahini Hummus

Ingredients

4 servings

Contains: Gluten, Sesame

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Nutrition

Per serving

Calories
431.8
total 1727.1
Protein
10.7 g
total 42.8 g
Carbs
16.3 g
total 65.1 g
Fat
39.4 g
total 157.5 g

Estimated · based on 8 of 10 ingredients

A silky, authentic hummus made from creamy sesame paste, lemon juice and garlic — whipped to a light, cloud-like texture and finished with olive oil and smoked paprika.

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Method

  1. 1
    • tahini240 g
    • lemon juice1¼ dl

    Blend the tahini — In a food processor, combine the sesame paste and lemon juice. Blend for about a minute until the mixture looks pale, thick and slightly seized up.

  2. 2
    • garlic2
    • ground cumin1 tsp
    • saltto taste

    Season the hummus — Add the garlic, cumin and a generous pinch of salt. Blend again until well combined.

  3. 3
    • water1¼ dl
    • olive oil2 tbsp

    Blend until creamy — With the processor running, slowly stream in the ice-cold water, followed by the olive oil, until the hummus turns light, smooth and creamy.

  4. 4
    • lemon juice1¼ dl
    • saltto taste

    Adjust and spread — Taste and adjust the salt and lemon juice as needed. Spread onto a plate, swirling a well in the center.

  5. 5
    • olive oil2 tbsp
    • smoked paprika1 tsp
    • fresh parsley1 tbsp
    • pita bread1 tbsp

    Garnish and serve — Drizzle generously with olive oil, sprinkle with smoked paprika and chopped parsley, and serve with warm pita bread.

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