Mama's Lebanese Hummus

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more affordable.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder is a convenient alternative.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar acidity.

Add garlic cloves and cooked chickpeas to the blender.

Add lemon juice and sea salt to the blender.

Add tahini and cold water to the blender.

Blend for about a minute, checking consistency.

If too thick, add more lemon juice and cold water as needed.

Taste and adjust seasoning with garlic, lemon juice, or salt as necessary.

Once blended, transfer to a container and refrigerate for about an hour before serving.

Garnish with olive oil and serve with pita bread.

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