Hummus
A classic Middle Eastern dip made with chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and aromatic spices. This creamy and flavorful hummus is perfect for dipping or as a spread.
6 servings
7 min
Ingredients
- •2 cups drained well-cooked or canned chickpeas, liquid reserved
- •½ cup tahini (sesame paste), optional, with some of its oil
- •¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus oil for drizzling
- •2 cloves garlic, peeled, or to taste
- •1 pinch Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- •1 tablespoon ground cumin or paprika, or to taste, plus a sprinkling for garnish
- •1 whole lemon
- •2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
1. Put everything except the parsley in a food processor and begin to process; add the chickpea liquid or water as needed to allow the machine to produce a smooth puree.
5 min
- 2.
2. Taste and adjust the seasoning (I often find I like to add much more lemon juice). Serve, drizzled with the olive oil and sprinkled with a bit more cumin or paprika and some parsley.
2 min
