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Description
A smooth and creamy hummus served with warm pita bread and fresh vegetables. Perfect for sharing as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
- 1/2 tsp paprika (for garnish)
- 1 pita bread, warmed and cut into wedges
- Assorted fresh vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers)
Instructions
- Add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and cumin to a food processor.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer hummus to a serving plate and smooth the top with a spoon.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and parsley.
- Serve with warm pita bread and fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, remove chickpea skins before blending.
- Adjust lemon juice and salt to taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg