Gourmet Egyptian Hummus - my friends keep asking for more!

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder offers convenience, while onion powder is often cheaper.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Spinach adds nutrients, while dried parsley is cost-effective.

Soak chickpeas in boiling water for 2 hours.

Bring soaked chickpeas to a boil for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Roast garlic in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, covered with foil and drizzled with olive oil.

Peel chickpeas by rubbing them together to remove the skins, about 60-70% peeled.

Rinse peeled chickpeas.

Blend tahini, olive oil, roasted garlic, lemon juice, and vinegar until smooth.

Gradually add chickpeas one cup at a time while blending.

Add salt, cumin, and ice to the mixture and blend until creamy.

Transfer hummus to a plate, creating a spiral design with a spoon.

Garnish with olive oil, parsley, whole chickpeas, and sumac.

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