Classic Hummus Recipe

Hummus in a bowl with dipping options around it

This Hummus Recipe is a simple and basic Middle Eastern dip that only takes about ten minutes to make. Use a blender or a food processor for best results.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword hummus

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 84kcal

Ingredients

2 15.5 oz cans chick peas rinsed and drained
1 clove garlic chopped
2 tablespoons tahini
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt & pepper to taste
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup cold water or more for desired consistency

Instructions

Pour chick peas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, salt, pepper and cumin into the bowl of a food processor or high powered blender.
Turn blender on, drizzling olive oil in slowly. Continue pouring in the cold water until hummus is desired consistency. Spoon into bowl and serve with crackers and vegetables.

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