People Love This Hummus
Discover why "People Love This Hummus" is a standout crowd-pleaser with its irresistibly creamy texture and bold, balanced flavors. This easy, 10-minute recipe combines pantry staples like canned chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice, blended to silky perfection with a dash of garlic, cumin, and olive oil. Its secret touch? A splash of cold water in the food processor, delivering that signature smoothness every great hummus needs. Customize your bowl with vibrant garnishes like paprika, parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil for an eye-catching presentation. Perfect as a dip for veggies, a spread for wraps, or a snack with pita chips, this versatile recipe is sure to become your favorite go-to appetizer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 0.25 cup tahini
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the canned chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, and salt.
Blend the mixture until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
Add the cold water to the food processor and blend again for about 1-2 minutes to achieve a creamy consistency. Adjust the water amount slightly if needed.
Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, lemon juice, or cumin, as preferred.
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl.
If desired, garnish with a sprinkle of paprika, chopped fresh parsley, and a light drizzle of olive oil.
Serve with pita bread, crackers, vegetable sticks, or use as a spread for sandwiches and wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.5 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.7 g | 78% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1977 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.7 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.9 g | 142% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 52.7 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 4874 mg | 375% | |
| Iron | 21442.6 mg | 119126% | |
| Potassium | 1601 mg | 34% | |
*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.
