Description
Mediterranean magic blooms in this silky smooth hummus, blending chickpeas, tahini, and garlic into a creamy canvas of rich flavor. Drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with paprika, you’ll savor each luxurious bite of this classic Middle Eastern dip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
- 0.5 cup tahini
- 0.25 cup lemon juice (from 1.5 to 2 lemons)
Seasonings and Spices:
- 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 medium-to-large clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 to 4 tablespoons ice water
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Drizzle of olive oil (for garnish)
- Sprinkle of ground sumac or paprika (for garnish)
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Submerge dried chickpeas in water with baking soda, allowing them to soften and become plump over 20 minutes of gentle boiling. Carefully drain and rinse the chickpeas under cool running water to remove any residual baking soda.
- Place peeled garlic cloves, fresh lemon juice, and kosher salt into a food processor. Pulse until the garlic is finely minced and the mixture becomes fragrant. Allow the mixture to rest for 10 minutes, enabling the flavors to mellow and integrate.
- Pour rich, creamy tahini into the processor and blend thoroughly, periodically scraping down the sides to ensure uniform consistency.
- Gradually introduce ice-cold water while continuously processing, adjusting the liquid quantity to achieve a silky, smooth texture that is neither too thick nor too thin.
- Add ground cumin, the prepared chickpeas, and extra virgin olive oil to the mixture. Process for approximately 2 minutes, ensuring the hummus becomes exceptionally creamy and uniformly blended.
- Taste and fine-tune seasonings with additional salt, lemon juice, or cumin as needed. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, creating a slight depression in the center.
- Finish by drizzling high-quality olive oil over the top, sprinkling sweet paprika, and garnishing with freshly chopped parsley leaves for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Prepare chickpeas in advance by soaking overnight for better texture and easier digestion.
- Chill tahini and lemon juice before blending to achieve a smoother, more consistent hummus.
- Reserve some whole chickpeas for garnishing to add visual appeal and crunchy texture.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for a richer, more authentic Mediterranean flavor profile.
- Allow hummus to rest for 30 minutes before serving to let flavors fully develop and meld together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg