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Classic Creamy Hummus
10 minutes cook
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • Fresh lemon juice, to taste
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Ice water, added 1 tablespoon at a time
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Thinly sliced garlic
  • Lemon zest
  • Fresh parsley
Steps
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Step 1

Add the cooked chickpeas to a food processor and blend for 1–2 minutes until smooth and thick.

1. Add the cooked chickpeas to a food processor and blend for 1–2 minutes until smooth and thick.
2. Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
3. Blend until everything is well combined.
4. With the processor running, add ice water 1 tablespoon at a time until the hummus becomes creamy and fluffy.
5. Taste and adjust the lemon, salt, garlic, or seasoning as needed.
6. For the optional topping, lightly fry sliced garlic in olive oil until golden.
7. Add strips of lemon zest for about 30 seconds, then remove from the heat.
8. Spoon the hummus into a serving dish and drizzle with the flavored olive oil.
9. Top with the crispy garlic, lemon zest, and chopped parsley.
10. Serve warm or at room temperature with pita bread.
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Smooth, creamy, lemony, and garlicky, this homemade hummus comes together with chickpeas, tahini, cumin, and ice water for an extra-light texture. Serve it warm or at room temperature with pita.

Recipe Details
Category Better Than Store-Bought
Cook 10 minutes
Description

This hummus blends cooked chickpeas with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and seasonings for a smooth, savory dip. Adding ice water a tablespoon at a time while blending helps loosen the mixture into a light, fluffy texture without watering down the flavor. Taste as you go to balance the lemon, garlic, and salt. For an optional finish, briefly fry sliced garlic and lemon zest in olive oil, then spoon the fragrant oil over the hummus with parsley. Serve with warm pita or fresh vegetables, either warm or at room temperature.