Description
A quick and creamy hummus recipe that is perfect for a healthy snack or a crowd-pleasing side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of chickpeas (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup of tahini
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Paprika or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend until smooth, adding water gradually until the desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer and Garnish: Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with paprika or parsley.
- Serve with Love: Serve with pita bread or fresh veggies.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can customize the recipe by adding spices or other ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg