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Chickpea Hummus

Cultural Context

Hummus, with roots in the Levant region, has been a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine for centuries. Traditionally served as a dip or spread, it embodies the region's love for legumes and simple, wholesome ingredients. Today, hummus has gained global popularity, with countless variations and flavors appearing in restaurants and homes around the world.

Middle EasternILside
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup chickpeas
1 tablespoon cumin powder
4 cloves garlic
1/4 cup tahini sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
60 ml olive oil
salt to taste
water as needed
parsley for garnish
paprika powder for garnish

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits with a neutral flavor.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder provides flavor without the expense of fresh garlic.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice adds a zesty flavor, while vinegar is often more cost-effective.

1

Toast sesame seeds lightly in a pan until they turn light brown and fragrant.

2

Blend toasted sesame seeds with 60 ml of olive oil and a pinch of salt until smooth to make tahini sauce.

3

In a blender, add 1 cup of boiled chickpeas, 1 tablespoon of cumin powder, 4 cloves of garlic, 1/4 cup of tahini sauce, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and salt.

4

Add a little water to achieve desired consistency and blend until smooth.

5

Taste and adjust salt if necessary, then serve garnished with parsley and paprika.

Cooking Techniques

blending

Equipment Needed

blenderpan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-freelow-carb

Allergens

sesame

Also Known As

HummusHumus

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