How to Make Classic Hummus

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter provides a nut-free alternative with similar creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable while still providing a neutral flavor.

Prepare 16 ounces of canned chickpeas, which are already soft.

Peel 4 cloves of garlic.

Add chickpeas, garlic, tahini, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and sea salt to a food processor.

Stream in olive oil while blending until desired consistency is reached.

Check the consistency of the hummus and adjust with more olive oil if needed.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hummus on bread, pita chips, or bagel chips.

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