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Perfect Hummus recipe

Perfect Hummus Recipe

Hummus is a Mediterranean dip made from chickpeas (garbanzo beans), tahini (sesame seed paste), olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

2 can (700g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 1.5 cups cooked from dry)
04 Tbls tahini (that's sesame paste – key for creaminess)
04 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 3 lemon)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt to taste (02 teaspoon)
Milk pack Cream 2 Pkt (200g each)
Optional: A pinch of paprika or smoked paprika for garnish

Equipment

  • Food processor / Blender for smooth blending
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Spatula
  • Ice water bowl for fluffy texture

Method
 

If using dry chickpeas, soak them overnight with a bit of baking soda to make them extra soft. This helps with that creamy hummus recipe vibe.
    For nutrition buffs, each serving (about 1/4 cup) has roughly 180 kcal, 12g fatContent, 15g carbohydrateContent, and 6g proteinContent. It's naturally vegan and gluten-free. I pulled these from reliable sources like Nutritionix .

      Notes

      For the best hummus recipe better than store-bought.
      • Use warm chickpeas – heat them slightly before blending for better emulsion.
      • Fresh garlic is best, but roasted makes a milder roasted garlic hummus.
      • No tahini? Try hummus without tahini with extra olive oil.
      • For flavors: Add roasted red pepper hummus or beet hummus by blending in veggies.
      Remember, practice makes perfect. I've messed up batches too.