Classic Hummus

Name: Classic Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup tahini; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2-3 garlic cloves; 1 tsp cumin; salt to taste; ice cubes (for blending); 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Ultra-smooth, creamy hummus with tahini, garlic, lemon, and a drizzle of olive oil.

Total time

10 min

Serves

8

Difficulty

Medium

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Essentials · serves 8

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1/4 cup tahini 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2-3 garlic cloves 1 tsp cumin salt to taste ice cubes (for blending) 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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The preparation

5 steps, about 10 minutes start to finish.

01
Add chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and lemon juice to a food processor.
02
Add a few ice cubes to help achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
03
Blend for about 5 minutes until very smooth.
04
Taste and adjust seasoning.
05
Serve drizzled with olive oil.

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Let the processor run a full five minutes and toss in those ice cubes. The long blend and the cold are what whip hummus into something light and fluffy instead of thick and pasty.”

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