Classic Creamy Hummus with Warm Pita

Name: Classic Creamy Hummus with Warm Pita
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 15 oz Canned chickpeas; 0.5 cups Tahini; 0.25 cups Lemon juice; 2 cloves Garlic cloves; 0.25 cups Cold water; 0.5 tsp Cumin; 0.75 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Olive oil; 0.25 tsp Paprika

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Alessandro Russo

Time

10 minutes

Servings

Calories

340

Indulge in this silken, zesty hummus, a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine. Perfect as a dip, spread, or an accompaniment to any meal.

340

cal

10.7g

protein

22.5g

carbs

25.1g

fat

Ingredients (9)

Directions

Step 1
Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. Remove any loose skins for a smoother texture if desired.
Step 2
Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt in a food processor.
Step 3
Blend on high, slowly adding the cold water until the hummus is smooth and creamy. Scrape down sides as needed.
Step 4
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired.
Step 5
Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika before serving with warm pita bread.

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Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Canned chickpeas	15 oz	94	5g	14g	2g
Tahini	0.5 cups	178	5g	6g	16g
Lemon juice	0.25 cups	3	0g	1g	0g
Garlic cloves	2 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
Cold water	0.25 cups	0	0g	0g	0g
Cumin	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Salt	0.75 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
Paprika	0.25 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
Canned chickpeas	15 oz	94	5g	14g	2g
Tahini	0.5 cups	178	5g	6g	16g
Lemon juice	0.25 cups	3	0g	1g	0g
Garlic cloves	2 cloves	2	0g	1g	0g
Cold water	0.25 cups	0	0g	0g	0g
Cumin	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
Salt	0.75 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
Olive oil	2 tbsp	62	0g	0g	7g
Paprika	0.25 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g