Hummus
My hummus recipe is the BEST; an easy authentic Lebanese recipe made with 5 ingredients in a food processor with a tip to make it extra creamy
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Servings: 6 servings
Place the chickpeas in a large bowl of warm water. Rub them with your fingers to release the skins, which will easily float to the surface of the water. Skim the skins from the water with a slotted spoon and discard. This is an optional step, but peeling the chickpeas is what yields a super creamy texture.
Drain and dry the chickpeas as thoroughly as possible. Transfer the chickpeas to a food processor and pulse into a fine, breadcrumb-like texture, scraping down the sides as needed, about 15 seconds total.
Add the lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, and ice cubes. Blend until completely smooth, about 5 minutes. Taste the hummus and adjust the flavor as needed by adding more lemon juice or salt.
Spread the hummus onto a plate or into a bowl, sweeping the hummus with the back of a spoon to create swirls for catching the olive oil. Drizzle the hummus with olive oil and then sprinkle it with paprika and fresh parsley. Serve cool or at room temperature.
- My Top Tip: Peel the chickpeas. Peeling chickpeas is tedious and takes about 15 minutes but it really is the best hack for making homemade hummus with a smooth and creamy texture.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about one week in the fridge.
- Freezing: You can freeze hummus for up to 3 months. Just make sure to put it in an airtight container and don't fill it all the way up because it will expand as it freezes.
- Sourcing: You can find the tahini at Middle Eastern markets, natural-food stores or even in large supermarkets, often located with other Middle Eastern ingredients.
*Nutrition label does not include optional toppings: oil, paprika, or parsley.
Calories: 33kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 293mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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