Description
Experience the perfect balance of flavors with this nutrient-dense, homemade hummus. By whipping tahini and lemon juice first, you achieve a professional, velvety-smooth texture that puts store-bought alternatives to shame. This plant-based, fiber-rich dip is a Mediterranean staple perfect for serving with fresh vegetables, whole grain crackers, or warm pita bread. It is easy to prepare, clean, and stores reliably for up to five days, ensuring you have a healthy snack ready whenever you need it.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup high-quality tahini
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp ice-cold water (optional for consistency)
Instructions
Rinse the chickpeas under cold water for one minute to remove excess sodium.
Place the tahini and lemon juice into your high-speed food processor bowl.
Process the tahini and lemon juice for one minute until the mixture looks pale and fluffy.
Add the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, and sea salt to the processor bowl.
Pulse the mixture for thirty seconds to combine the herbs and spices thoroughly.
Add the rinsed chickpeas to the processor bowl in two separate batches.
Blend on high speed for at least two minutes until the mixture turns creamy.
Scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula to ensure all chickpeas are incorporated.
Adjust the consistency by adding one tablespoon of ice-cold water if the texture remains too thick.
Transfer the finished dip to a serving bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For extra smoothness, you may choose to peel the skins off the chickpeas before blending.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Trends Recipes
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approx. 1/4 cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg