A creamy, protein-rich chickpea blend with lemon, tahini, and garlic for easy, flavorful snacking.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
03 - 1/4 cup tahini
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 2–3 tablespoons cold water
→ Garnish (optional)
09 - Pinch of smoked paprika or sumac
10 - Drizzle of olive oil
11 - Fresh parsley, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Place chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt into a food processor.
02 - Process the mixture until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides for even blending.
03 - With the processor running, add cold water one tablespoon at a time until the hummus is creamy and reaches the desired consistency.
04 - Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed to balance flavors.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with smoked paprika or sumac and fresh parsley if desired.
