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Classic Creamy Hummus Recipe

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This Classic Creamy Hummus recipe is an easy and wholesome homemade dip that surpasses store-bought versions in flavor and texture. Blending chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon, and garlic into a smooth, velvety dip, it’s perfect for serving as an appetizer with fresh vegetables and warm pita bread. A healthy, delicious choice to elevate your snack or party platter.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: About 2 cups

Ingredients

Hummus

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained with liquid reserved
  • ¾ cup reserved chickpea liquid, plus more if needed
  • ⅔ cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (from 4 lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste

For Serving (optional)

  • Flat-leaf parsley
  • Paprika
  • Za’atar
  • Fresh vegetables (carrots, cucumber, celery, bell peppers)
  • Pita bread, warmed

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Drain the chickpeas, reserving the liquid to use in the hummus for creaminess. Peel the garlic cloves and zest the lemons to extract the fresh lemon zest. Juice the lemons to get about ⅓ cup of lemon juice.
  2. Add to Blender: In a high-powered blender, combine the drained chickpeas, ¾ cup of the reserved chickpea liquid, tahini, 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, peeled garlic cloves, and ½ teaspoon of sea salt. Alternatively, you can remove the skins from the chickpeas and use a food processor.
  3. Blend Until Smooth: Start blending on a low speed to mix the ingredients, then gradually increase to high speed and blend for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and velvety. If the hummus is too thick, add additional reserved chickpea liquid one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
  4. Serve and Garnish: Using the back of a spoon, spread the hummus into a shallow serving bowl. Drizzle extra olive oil on top, and sprinkle with optional garnishes like chopped flat-leaf parsley, paprika, and za’atar. Serve with fresh vegetables and warmed pita bread for dipping.

Notes

  • For an ultra-smooth texture, peeling the chickpeas can help, but it is optional.
  • Adjust the amount of reserved chickpea liquid to achieve your preferred consistency.
  • Use high-quality tahini and fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • Store leftover hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • Customize your garnishes with your favorite herbs and spices according to taste.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegan

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/classic-creamy-hummus-recipe/