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Classic Hummus
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10 MIN · 262 KCAL

Classic Hummus

Silky chickpea dip with tahini and lemon.

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeBatch cookingBeans legumes

Ingredients

  • 15 ozchickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
  • 1/3 cuptahini
  • 1lemon, juiced
  • 1 clovegarlic
  • 3 tbspolive oil
  • 1/2 tspground cumin
  • salt
  • paprika, to garnish

Method

  1. 1

    Blend the tahini and lemon juice alone first until pale and thick — this is the trick to silky hummus. Add the garlic, cumin, and salt.

  2. 2

    Add the chickpeas and 2 tbsp olive oil and blend, loosening with the reserved chickpea liquid until smooth and creamy.

  3. 3

    Spread into a bowl, drizzle with the remaining oil, and dust with paprika.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
262
Protein
9g
Carbs
23g
Fat
16g

Estimated from USDA data

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