No mezze is complete without a bowl of hummus and some warm pita. But there are so many ways to enjoy this tasty dip! Most everyone knows hummus. It’s the quintessential Middle Eastern dip made by blending chickpeas with tahini garlic, and citrus. This authentic homemade hummus recipe is so much easier to make than most people think and way better than the store bought stuff!
Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients:
3 cups cooked chickpeas, peeled (you can use in a can)
2 garlic cloves, minced
⅓ cup (79 grams) tahini paste
½ tsp kosher salt
1 lemon juice
Hot water (if needed)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Sumac
Instruction:
1. Add chickpeas and minced garlic to the bowl of a food processor. Puree until a smooth, powder-like mixture forms.
2. While processor is running, tahini, salt, and lemon juice. Blend for about 4 minutes or so. Check, and if the consistency is too thick still, run processor and slowly add a little hot water. Blend until you reach desired silky smooth consistency.
3. Spread in a serving bowl. Add a few chickpeas to the middle, if you like. Sprinkle sumac on top. Enjoy with warm pita wedges and your favorite veggies.
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