Authentic Middle Eastern Hummus (All Steps & Tips)

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder retains flavor while being easier to store.

lemon juice

🥗Healthier: lime juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lime juice provides a similar acidity at a lower cost.

Drain the canned chickpeas in a colander and rinse with fresh cold water.

Transfer the drained chickpeas into a saucepan and add hot water from the tap.

Bring the water to a boil and cook for about 7 to 8 minutes.

Drain the cooked chickpeas in a colander and briefly rinse with cold water.

Squeeze the lemon, discarding the seeds and flesh, and set aside the juice.

Remove the hard ends of the garlic cloves, peel them, and cut into quarters.

Add garlic and chickpeas into the food processor and blend for about 2 to 3 minutes.

Add tahini, salt, and lemon juice to the food processor and blend again.

Add water bit by bit through the opening and blend for another 4 to 5 minutes until creamy.

Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed.

Serve by scraping into a flat bowl, garnishing with leftover chickpeas and olive oil.

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