Description
Achieve a restaurant-quality, silky hummus at home with this foolproof, Mediterranean-inspired recipe. By emphasizing the order of emulsification, you can turn humble canned chickpeas, high-quality tahini, and fresh lemon juice into a cloud-like, luxurious dip perfect for healthy snacking or quick meal prep. This recipe is simple to execute, requires minimal ingredients, and eliminates any grit, ensuring a smooth and airy consistency every single time you gather for a quick, nutritious bite.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
1/3 cup high-quality tahini
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced or crushed
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp ice water
1/2 tsp salt (to taste)
Instructions
Place tahini and fresh lemon juice in a food processor.
Process on high speed for one full minute until creamy.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add the olive oil, minced garlic, and salt.
Pulse the processor for 30 seconds to incorporate aromatics.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly.
Add half of the chickpeas to the food processor and process for one minute.
Add the remaining chickpeas and process again until thick.
Drizzle in ice water gradually while the motor is running until desired consistency is reached.
Notes
Ensure you use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled for the best flavor. Start with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and adjust based on personal preference. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Trends Recipes
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg