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chickpea hummus

Hummus: The Classic Eastern Mediterranean Recipe

Creamy and packed with flavor. This recipe is as original as it gets. A few simple ingredients bring big flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Processing Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean, Turkish
Servings 12 servings
Calories 190 kcal

Essential Items

Food Processor
Chickpeas
Tahini Paste

Ingredients
  

  • 30 oz Cooked Chickpeas from 1 cup of dried *see note
  • 1/4 cup Tahini Paste
  • 4 garlic cloves smashed
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1½ tsp sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Add cooked chickpeas (See Note Below), tahini, salt, smoked paprika and cumin into a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Pulse several times to form a rough paste
  • Add the garlic and lemon juice turn on the food processor. Slowly stream in the olive oil and process 3 to 4 minutes. The hummus should be a creamy consistency. Taste and adjust accordingly.
  • Place hummus into a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sumac and Aleppo pepper (or spices, herbs of your choice). Serve with crusty bread, pita bread, or vegetables for a crudité.

Notes

For the methods of cooking chickpeas see review: Cooking Chickpeas Properly

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 201mgPotassium: 247mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
Keyword legumes, vegan, vegetarian
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