An Ode To Hummus: The Original

3 cups cooked chickpeas or 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed

¼ cup tahini

¼ cup lemon juice (~1 lemon)

1 large or 2 small garlic cloves, mashed

1 teaspoon of salt, or more, to taste

If needed, ¼ cup or more of water to help blend*

Optional garnishes: extra virgin olive oil, sumac or paprika, finely chopped parsley or other herbs, whole chickpeas

Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a blender or food processor.
If you're having trouble blending or like a smoother hummus, add ¼ cup of room-temperature or warm water to hummus mixture.
Continue blending until smooth or desired consistency is reached.
Add toppings. I always add extra virgin olive oil, but sometimes will save a couple chickpeas to add on top and a little sumac and/or finely chopped parsley.

Course🍤Appetizer

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🫕Dip

CuisineMiddle Eastern

Occasions📆Everyday🎊Party🍿Snack

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyVery Easy ⏰ 10m