Persian•healthy
Hummus
Easy and quick Hummus takes less than 10 minutes to make. It's creamy, savory and has a slightly tangy flavor, which makes it a delicious and healthy appetizer served perfectly with pita bread, chips, and vegetables.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 1/2 cups chickpeas (fully cooked or 1 can )
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 small ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Add the chickpeas, garlic, tahini, salt, ground cumin, half of the paprika, and fresh lemon juice to a blender (or food processor). Blend for 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed. Add the ice cubes and blend for an additional 1 minute, or until smooth.
- 2
Spoon the hummus into a serving dish. Sprinkle the remaining paprika and freshly chopped green onion (or parsley) on top. Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.