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Classic Hummus
Middle Eastern

Classic Hummus

Smooth, creamy homemade hummus made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic. A timeless Middle Eastern dip, naturally vegan and endlessly versatile.

10 min
Total time
6
Servings
10 min
Prep
0
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Source: Traditional Middle Eastern cuisine

Ingredients

6 servings
  • 400 g tin chickpeas, drained, liquid (aquafaba) reserved
  • 60 g tahini
  • 1 lemon, juiced (about 3 tbsp)
  • 1 garlic clove, small
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more to serve
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt, to taste
  • 2 to 4 tbsp iced water, to loosen
  • pinch smoked paprika, to garnish

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Instructions

Plan my prep
  1. Step 1.In a food processor, blend the tahini and lemon juice for 1 minute until pale and creamy. This whipping step is key to a smooth hummus.
  2. Step 2.Add the garlic, olive oil, cumin and salt and blend for another 30 seconds.
  3. Step 3.Add the drained chickpeas and blend for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides, until thick.
  4. Step 4.With the motor running, drizzle in the iced water 1 tbsp at a time until the hummus is light, smooth and fluffy.
  5. Step 5.Taste and adjust the salt and lemon.
  6. Step 6.Spread into a bowl, make a swirl with the back of a spoon, drizzle with olive oil and dust with smoked paprika.
  7. Step 7.Serve with warm pita or vegetable crudites.

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