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Creamy Hummus

A creamy Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Total Time

10 minutes

Difficulty

Easy

Skills Required

None

Ingredients & Nutrition

150 kcal

Calories

5g

Protein

10g

Fat

12g

Carbs

4g

Fiber

1g

Sugar

300mg

Sodium

  • 1 (15 oz) can, drained and rinsed Canned Chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup Tahini
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 clove, minced Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2-4 tbsp Water
  • for garnish Paprika

Equipment Needed

Let AI Suggest Variations

  • Add roasted red peppers for a smoky flavor.
  • Blend in a handful of fresh spinach or basil.
  • Top with toasted pine nuts or sumac.
  • Use black beans instead of chickpeas for a different twist.

Instructions:

1. In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Process until smooth.

2. With the processor running, stream in olive oil and water until desired consistency is reached.

3. Season with salt to taste.

4. Serve drizzled with more olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika.