LebanonMiddle East
Hummus

Chickpeas are blended with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and a little ice water until very smooth, then finished with olive oil and paprika.
Ingredients
- 15½ ozCanned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)one can, drained and rinsedBuy 1 can
- ⅓ cupTahiniBuy 1 jar
- 1Lemonjuiced
- 1 cloveGarlicBuy 1 head
- ½ tspTable saltBuy 1 canister
- ¼ tspGround cuminBuy 1 jar
- 2 tbspExtra virgin olive oilfor servingBuy 1 bottle
- ¼ tspPaprika (optional)for garnishBuy 1 jar
- 1 tbspFlat-leaf parsley (optional)chopped, for garnishBuy 1 bunch
Method
Blend the tahini and lemon juice until thick and creamy.
Add the garlic, salt, cumin, and chickpeas and blend, adding ice water a tablespoon at a time, until very smooth.
Spread in a shallow bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with paprika and parsley if using.