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hummus in white bowl on striped linen with lemons in background.

Basic Hummus

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  • Author: Cheryl Englebretson
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 3 cups 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Food Processor
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Hummus is great as a healthy appetizer or snack for the whole family. Add your favorite ingredients to this basic hummus it to make it your own.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 large clove garlic, rough chopped
  • 1/2 tsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. Himalayan salt
  • 1/8 tsp. cayenne (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place all of the hummus ingredients in a food processor and blend about 1 minute, until reaching the desired consistency.
  2. Add a little bit more cold water 1 Tbsp. at a time if needed to make the hummus creamier.
  3. Top the hummus with a little extra olive oil once you’ve transferred it to a container or plate and sprinkle it with some extra cumin.
  4. Serve with flatbread crackers or your favorite veggies.

Notes

Want to take your hummus from plain to something more interesting? Consider adding some additional ingredients you like

Add in options (1/4-1/2 cup):  kalamata olives and some fresh basil, roasted red peppers and toasted pine nuts, caramelized onions, artichokes, etc.