Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked chickpeas - or canned, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons tahini - sesame paste
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice - about 1 lemon
• 1 clove garlic - peeled
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil - plus more for serving
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin - optional for flavor
• 1/4 cup water - adjust for desired consistency
• to taste pinch salt - for seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika - for garnish

Step-by-step instructions

1. In a food processor, combine the cooked chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, ground cumin (if using), and salt.
2. Blend until smooth, adding water gradually to achieve your desired creamy consistency.
3. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice as necessary.
4. Transfer the hummus to a serving dish, create a small well in the center, and drizzle with additional olive oil. Sprinkle paprika on top for garnish.

Serving suggestion

Serve with warm pita bread and an assortment of fresh vegetables like carrot sticks, cucumber slices, and bell pepper strips for dipping.

Nutrition per serving (estimated)

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