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Classic Tahini Hummus
4 servings · 20 min total
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.
Ingredients
- 240 g tahini
- 1¼ dl lemon juice
- 2 garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- salt to taste
- 1¼ dl water, ice-cold
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
- 1 tbsp pita bread, warmed, for serving
Contains: Gluten, Sesame
Allergen info is best-effort — please verify yourself.
Method
- 1.
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.
Season the hummus — Add the garlic, cumin and a generous pinch of salt. Blend again until well combined.
- 3.
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.
Adjust and spread — Taste and adjust the salt and lemon juice as needed. Spread onto a plate, swirling a well in the center.
- 5.
Garnish and serve — Drizzle generously with olive oil, sprinkle with smoked paprika and chopped parsley, and serve with warm pita bread.