Authentic Creamy Hummus Dip
Experience a restaurant-quality Mediterranean staple right in your own kitchen with this simple, velvety hummus recipe. By emulsifying tahini and lemon juice before incorporating chickpeas, you achieve an exceptionally light and fluffy texture that is light-years ahead of store-bought versions. Packed with protein and aromatic garlic, this foundational dip is the perfect healthy base for fresh vegetables, warm pita bread, or nutritious Mediterranean bowls.
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup high-quality tahini
3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced finely
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Salt to taste
Ice water as needed
Instructions
Combine the tahini and lemon juice in a food processor bowl and blend for one minute to create a whipped, creamy base.
Add the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, and salt to the processor bowl and blend for another thirty seconds to infuse the flavors.
Add half of the rinsed chickpeas to the processor and blend for one minute until the mixture looks uniform.
Add the remaining chickpeas and process for another two minutes until the texture achieves a completely smooth consistency.
Adjust the consistency by adding one tablespoon of ice water at a time while the processor runs until you reach the desired fluffiness.
Notes
For the absolute creamiest texture possible, remove the individual skins from the chickpeas before blending. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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