Silky chickpea dip whipped with tahini, lemon, garlic, and ice water, finished with olive oil and paprika. Makes about 2 cups.
Yields8 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins
Hummus
1canchickpeas (15 oz), drained
½tspbaking soda
⅓cuptahini, well stirred
3tbspfresh lemon juice
2garlic
¾tspsalt
½tspground cumin
3tbspice water, or as needed
To Serve
2tbspextra-virgin olive oil
1pinchpaprika
fresh parsley and a few whole chickpeas
1
Soften the chickpeas. Simmer the chickpeas with the baking soda in water for 15 minutes until very soft. Drain and rinse, reserving a few for garnish.
2
Whip the tahini. Blend the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt for 1 minute. Add ice water a spoonful at a time until pale and creamy.
3
Blend. Add the chickpeas and cumin and blend 2–3 minutes, scraping down the sides, until very smooth.
4
Adjust. Taste and add more lemon, salt, or water as needed.
5
Serve. Swirl into a bowl and top with olive oil, paprika, parsley, and whole chickpeas.
Nutrition Facts
8 servings
Serving size
1/4 cup
Amount per serving
Calories125
% Daily Value *
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium353mg16%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein4g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
Hummus
1canchickpeas (15 oz), drained
½tspbaking soda
⅓cuptahini, well stirred
3tbspfresh lemon juice
2garlic
¾tspsalt
½tspground cumin
3tbspice water, or as needed
To Serve
2tbspextra-virgin olive oil
1pinchpaprika
fresh parsley and a few whole chickpeas
Directions
1
Soften the chickpeas. Simmer the chickpeas with the baking soda in water for 15 minutes until very soft. Drain and rinse, reserving a few for garnish.
2
Whip the tahini. Blend the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt for 1 minute. Add ice water a spoonful at a time until pale and creamy.
3
Blend. Add the chickpeas and cumin and blend 2–3 minutes, scraping down the sides, until very smooth.
4
Adjust. Taste and add more lemon, salt, or water as needed.
5
Serve. Swirl into a bowl and top with olive oil, paprika, parsley, and whole chickpeas.
AuthorEmma food bloggerDifficultyBeginner
