Description
This classic hummus recipe features a creamy, smooth blend of chickpeas, natural tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and natural olive oil, perfectly balanced with natural vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, ground cumin, and salt. Adaptable and nutritious, it is an ideal snack or appetizer that is quick to prepare and customizable with various fresh ingredients to suit any taste.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup tahini (natural)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup olive oil (natural), plus extra for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 to 4 tablespoons water or natural gelling agent, to adjust consistency
Instructions
- Prepare the Chickpeas: Start with rinsed and cooked chickpeas, drained well to avoid excess water. For an extra creamy hummus, gently peel a few chickpeas by rubbing them between your fingers to remove the skins.
- Blend the Base Ingredients: In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini (natural), fresh lemon juice, garlic, and ground cumin. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure an even blend.
- Adjust Consistency: While the processor is running, slowly add olive oil (natural). If the mixture is too thick, gradually add water or natural gelling agent to achieve a luxuriously creamy texture.
- Season to Taste: Blend in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) and salt gradually, tasting as you go. Adjust seasoning with more lemon juice or garlic based on your preference.
- Serve and Garnish: Transfer hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle extra olive oil (natural) on top, and add your favorite garnishes such as smoked paprika, chopped parsley, or toasted pine nuts before serving.
Notes
- Use canned chickpeas for convenience, ensuring they are well-drained and rinsed.
- Peeling chickpeas creates an ultra-smooth texture worth the extra effort.
- Balance lemon juice carefully to brighten flavors without overpowering.
- Blend thoroughly for a luxuriously creamy consistency.
- Adjust garlic quantity according to taste preference.
- Customize thickness with water or a natural gelling agent as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hummus, creamy hummus, Middle Eastern dip, chickpeas, tahini, vegetarian appetizer
