CLASSIC CHICHPEA HUMMUS | Plant-Based Spread / Dip | BabyBlueBerry Recipes

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.

Drain and rinse chickpeas under cold water.

Combine chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and cumin in a food processor.

Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

Slowly add olive oil while blending until fully incorporated.

Adjust consistency with water, blending until creamy.

Season with salt to taste and blend again.

Transfer hummus to a serving bowl.

Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle paprika and parsley on top.

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