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How to Make Homemade Hummus A Creamy and Delicious Recipe

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Classic Creamy Hummus

Cultural Context

Hummus has roots in the Levant region, with claims of origin from various Middle Eastern countries. Traditionally served as a dip or spread, it embodies the communal spirit of sharing meals. In modern times, hummus has gained global popularity, often customized with various toppings and flavors, making it a versatile dish enjoyed worldwide.

Middle EasternILappetizer
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups cooked chickpeas
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup tahini
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup chickpea liquid or water

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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.

1

Add cooked chickpeas to the food processor.

2

Add minced garlic to the food processor.

3

Add about 1/3 cup of tahini to the food processor.

4

Add a little bit of cumin (optional) to the food processor.

5

Add some salt to the food processor.

6

Add about 1/4 cup of olive oil to the food processor.

7

Add the juice of half a lemon (about 2 tablespoons) to the food processor.

8

Blend all ingredients in the food processor until smooth and creamy.

9

While blending, add chickpea liquid or water to achieve desired consistency.

Cooking Techniques

blending

Equipment Needed

blendermeasuring cupsmixing bowlspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganvegetarianplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

sesame

Also Known As

HummusChummus

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