Ep.4 Better than Store-bought | Ultra Creamy Hummus #shorts

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.

Start with 5 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.

Add 2 large garlic cloves.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of fine sea salt.

Pulse the mixture together and let it rest for about 10 minutes for the flavors to meld.

Add 2/3 cup of tahini and blend until the mixture is thick and smooth.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.

With the blender running, add 6 to 8 tablespoons of ice water, one tablespoon at a time.

Add 3 cups of chickpeas, 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin.

Blend until everything is completely smooth and creamy.

Cooking Techniques

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