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Homemade Hummus

Yields8 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins

Silky chickpea dip whipped with tahini, lemon, garlic, and ice water, finished with olive oil and paprika. Makes about 2 cups.

Homemade hummus with olive oil, chickpeas and paprika in a bowl

Hummus

 1 can chickpeas (15 oz), drained
 ½ tsp baking soda
 ⅓ cup tahini, well stirred
 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
 2 garlic
 ¾ tsp salt
 ½ tsp ground cumin
 3 tbsp ice water, or as needed

To Serve

 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
 1 pinch paprika
 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 Fat 9g12%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 353mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 8g3%

Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g

* 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.

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