Classic Hummus
Classic Hummus recipe
Yield
4 servingsPrep
15 minCook
0 minReady
20 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, High Fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | ounces |
chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
|
|
| 1 | x |
liquid
from chickpeas |
* |
| 6 | tablespoons |
tahini (sesame paste)
|
|
| ⅓ | cup |
lemon juice
|
|
| 3 | large |
garlic cloves
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
freshly ground |
*
|
| Garnishes | |||
| 1 | x |
olive oil
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
paprika
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
parsley leaves
frehs, chopped |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 895.9 | ml/g |
chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
|
|
| 1 | x |
liquid
from chickpeas |
* |
| 9E+1 | ml |
tahini (sesame paste)
|
|
| 79 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 3 | large |
garlic cloves
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
salt and black pepper
freshly ground |
*
|
| Garnishes | |||
| 1 | x |
olive oil
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
paprika
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
parsley leaves
frehs, chopped |
*
|
Directions
Combine all ingredients, except garinshes, in blender or food processor container.
Blend to a smooth, creamy paste.
Taste and add more lemon juice or salt to suit your taste.
It should be the creamy consistency of mashed potatoes.
Thin with chick pea liquid or water if necessary.
Scrape into an attractive bowl.
Color olive oil with a bit of paprika.
Drizzle oil over the surface in a decorative pattern and sprinkle with parsley.
Serve with wedges of pita bread and raw vegetables.
