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Classic Creamy Hummus Recipe – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Classic Creamy Hummus Recipe

Say goodbye to store-bought tubs forever! This classic hummus recipe is your ticket to the creamiest, dreamiest dip you've ever tasted. Lightly kissed with tahini and lemon, it's perfectly balanced and velvety-smooth. Ready in minutes, it's the healthy, delicious staple your kitc
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 16 serving
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups (850 g / 30 oz) cooked chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and warmed
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml / 2.7 fl oz) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) tahini, well-stirred
  • ⅔ cup (160 ml / 5.4 fl oz) water, plus more as needed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • for Perfect Hummus
  • For an ultra-smooth texture, use warm chickpeas. This helps them break down more easily in the food processor.
  • For a richer, more full-bodied flavor, feel free to increase the tahini up to 1 cup / 240 g. (8.5 oz)
  • Create endless variations by adding flavorings during the last minute of blending. Try ½ cup fresh parsley for Parsley Hummus, ¾ cup roasted red peppers for Roasted Pepper Hummus, or 1 Tbs. harissa for a Spicy Hummus.

Method
 

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the warm chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, and ⅔ cup / 160 ml (5.4 fl oz) of water.
  2. Purée for 3 to 4 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until the mixture is completely smooth.
  3. Add the well-stirred tahini to the food processor and purée for another 2 minutes until the hummus is light, fluffy, and has the consistency of soft cream cheese.
  4. If the hummus is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) of water at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
  5. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.
  6. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  7. Stir your tahini well before measuring. The oil can separate when it sits, and you want it fully incorporated for the best consistency.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 5g

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