Creamy chickpea dip with tahini, lemon, and garlic, ready in five minutes using simple ingredients.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (approximately 1 large lemon)
03 - 1/4 cup tahini
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
→ Garnish (optional)
09 - Pinch of smoked paprika or sumac
10 - Drizzle of olive oil
11 - Fresh parsley, chopped
# How To Make:
01 - Place chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt into a food processor.
02 - Process the mixture until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides for even blending.
03 - While processing, slowly add cold water one tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches a creamy texture to your preference.
04 - Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice as needed.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl, then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika or sumac and fresh parsley if desired.
