Description
Elevate your Mediterranean meals with this restaurant-quality homemade hummus. By whipping quality tahini with lemon juice and ice water before adding chickpeas, you achieve a velvety, cloud-like consistency that is unmatched. This nutrient-dense, plant-based dip is packed with protein and healthy fats, making it a perfect, wholesome hors d’oeuvre for any occasion. Simple, elegant, and irresistibly smooth, this recipe turns humble pantry staples into a gourmet experience.
Ingredients
15 oz (1 can) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup high-quality tahini
3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
2–4 tbsp ice water
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Salt to taste
Instructions
Combine the tahini and lemon juice in a food processor and blend for one minute to create a whipped, light paste.
Add the minced garlic, salt, and cumin to the mixture, pulsing for thirty seconds until fragrant.
Pour in one tablespoon of ice water while the processor runs to emulsify the base.
Add the rinsed chickpeas to the processor bowl and blend for two full minutes.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
Continue to blend while slowly drizzling in additional ice water one tablespoon at a time until the desired fluffy texture is achieved.
Transfer to a serving bowl and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of cumin.
Notes
For an ultra-smooth consistency, you can peel the skins off the chickpeas before blending. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Ensure the tahini is well stirred before measuring.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Trends Recipes
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approx. 1/4 cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg