Cuisinart Recipe for Hummus
Whip up a velvety, homemade treat with the effortless Cuisinart Recipe for Hummus, a Mediterranean classic that comes together in just 10 minutes! This recipe uses simple pantry staples like canned chickpeas, creamy tahini, extra virgin olive oil, and a hint of fresh lemon juice, blended to perfection in a food processor. With a single garlic clove and warm spices like cumin and optional paprika, this hummus strikes the perfect balance of bold and smooth flavors. Adjust the consistency to your liking with a splash of water, and garnish with olive oil and paprika for a beautiful finishing touch. Whether served with crisp veggie sticks, warm pita, or as a sandwich spread, this quick and healthy hummus is sure to become your go-to snack or party appetizer. Perfect for those searching for easy homemade hummus, food processor recipes, or Mediterranean dips!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 0.25 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoons ground paprika (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons water (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
Place the drained and rinsed chickpeas into the bowl of a Cuisinart food processor.
Add the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic clove, ground cumin, and salt to the processor.
Blend the ingredients together on high speed for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
If the hummus is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water incrementally while processing until the desired consistency is achieved.
Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice, if needed.
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil, if desired.
Garnish with a sprinkle of ground paprika for color and flavor (optional).
Serve with freshly cut vegetables, warm pita bread, or as a spread for sandwiches. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.7 g | 128% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1899 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.4 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.5 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 49.9 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 482 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 1558 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
