Description
This smooth and savory hummus is a perfect alternative for those who lack sesame paste or suffer from sesame allergies. By skipping the tahini, you create a cleaner, bright flavor profile that highlights zesty lemon and aromatic garlic. This simple, pantry-friendly recipe delivers a restaurant-quality, velvety texture by focusing on the proper emulsion of high-quality extra virgin olive oil and chickpeas. It is a quick, refreshing, and healthful Mediterranean appetizer that comes together in just minutes.
Ingredients
2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cumin (optional)
Instructions
Process the garlic and lemon juice in a food processor for thirty seconds until a smooth paste forms.
Add the rinsed chickpeas into the processor bowl while the motor runs on low speed.
Drizzle the olive oil slowly through the food processor feed tube to ensure a stable, creamy emulsion.
Stop the motor and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.
Blend for another sixty seconds until the mixture reaches a light and airy consistency.
Notes
For the smoothest possible texture, remove the outer skins from the chickpeas before blending. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Trends Recipes
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg