How to make Hummus (Assyrian Food)

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats while being versatile.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder offers similar flavor with longer shelf life.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice can provide a similar tangy flavor.

Soak 1 cup of dried chickpeas overnight in cold water.

Drain and rinse the soaked chickpeas.

Blend the chickpeas, 3 tablespoons of tahini, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 clove of garlic, and 1 teaspoon of salt in a food processor until smooth.

Add chickpea water as needed to achieve desired consistency.

Slowly drizzle in 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil while blending until creamy.

Transfer the hummus to a serving dish and smooth the top.

Serve the hummus as a dip with pita bread or vegetables.

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