Easy Mediterranean Hummus Recipe (Authentic Style)
Make your own creamy and flavorful Mediterranean hummus with this easy recipe. Perfect for parties or meal prep, serve with veggies or as a base for a delicious hummus bowl. This recipe makes about 2 cups!
Equipment
- food processor
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- can opener
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- ⅓ cup tahini liquid-y tahini is best
- 4 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus extra to top with
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 4 medium cloves garlic* crushed, not chopped
- juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and crushed garlic. Puree until smooth.
- Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas to the food processor. Puree until smooth and well combined. If the hummus clumps, stop the processor and use a silicone spatula to mix, then continue to pulse until smooth.
- With the motor running, slowly pour int he cold water. You'll notice that the hummus becomes even more smooth and creamy!
- Before transferring to a serving bowl or an airtight container (if storing for later), taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning as needed. Add extra salt or lemon juice to taste.
- Serve immediately, topped with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
Notes
Use Ice-Cold Water - Adding ice-cold water while blending the hummus helps achieve a super creamy consistency. The cold water emulsifies with the tahini and olive oil, creating a silky finish
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 113mgPotassium: 104mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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