Simply Perfect Hummus Recipe
Five basic ingredients and a little patience is all it takes to make the best hummus of your life.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chickpeas
- 1/2 cup tahini
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 - 1/3 cup water to thin
Instructions
- Peel the chickpeas by gently squeezing them until the papery peel slips off. Place peeled chickpeas into the bowl of a food processor.
- Add the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to the food processor. Process until blended. The hummus will be extra thick at this point.
- With the food processor running, slowly add in the water a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Enjoy right away or refrigerate leftovers for 3-4 days in an airtight container.
Notes
The chickpeas you use can affect the end result. If you buy canned chickpeas, different brands have different degrees of “softness”. If you’re cooking your own chickpeas, just be sure to cook them until they’re extra soft. Check out this how-to from Food52: https://food52.com/blog/25464-how-to-cook-dried-chickpeas
Estimated nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 207
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
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