- Blending the Base
Add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and olive oil to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Adjusting Texture If the hummus
is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of cold water and blend again until velvety.
- Plating the Hummus
Spread the hummus onto a plate using the back of a spoon to create circular ridges that hold the olive oil.
- Garnishing Drizzle olive oil generously
into the ridges and sprinkle paprika on top. Add a few whole chickpeas or parsley if desired. 5.
- Calories:195 kcal%9%
- Protein:0.8 g%1%
- Carbohydrates:4.1 g%1%
- Fat:20.1 g%40%
- Sugar:0.1 g%0%
- Salt:1.1 g%16%
- Energy:816 kJ%13%
Hummus is a creamy, silky chickpea dip beloved across the Middle East. Made from blended chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil, it’s rich yet refreshing, earthy yet bright. It’s perfect as a starter, a spread, or a dip for pita bread and vegetables. The smooth texture and nutty tahini flavor make it a timeless classic enjoyed worldwide.
