Quick Hummus
Creamy homemade hummus is a delightful and versatile dip that is perfect for sharing with friends and family. Blended to a smooth consistency, this flavorful dip features a perfect balance of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and spices. Drizzled with olive oil and dusted with paprika, it's an inviting appetizer that pairs beautifully with warm pita bread.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 200g/7oz canned chickpeas
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt
- 100ml/3½fl oz tahini
- 4 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 4 rounds of pitta bread
Instructions
- Drain the chickpeas and rinse. Reserve a few whole chick peas for serving.
- Combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, tahini, and water in a food processor, and blend to a creamy purée.
- Add more lemon juice, garlic, cumin or salt to taste. Turn out into a dinner plate, and make smooth with the back of a spoon. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and scatter with the reserved chickpeas.
- Sprinkle with paprika and serve with pita bread, warmed in a moderate oven for three minutes, and cut into quarters.
Cook Time
10M
Prep Time
PT30M
Yield
Serves 2-4
Nutrition
- Calories: 378kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 47g
- Fat Content: 13.5g
- Fiber Content: 7g
- Protein Content: 13.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2g
- Sugar Content: 1.5g
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