Description
A simple recipe for making smooth, traditional hummus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2–4 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt in a food processor.
- Process until the mixture is smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- With the motor running, slowly add ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the hummus reaches your desired creamy consistency.
- Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if necessary.
- Transfer hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.
Notes
- For extra smooth hummus, remove the skins from the chickpeas before processing.
- If you do not have ice water, use cold tap water.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Food Processing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: hummus, chickpea dip, tahini, Middle Eastern dip, vegetarian appetizer