Description
This Traditional Hummus far beats any store bought hummus. It’s very easy and quick to make, you can customize it endlessly, and makes a nice amount so you can use it for meal prep or for large parties.
Ingredients
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For the Hummus
- 3 cups chickpeas (store bought or homemade)
- 1 cup ice water
- 1 cup tahini
- 2–3 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2–1/2 tsp kosher salt
To Dress up the Hummus
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Za’atar Spice, to taste
Instructions
- Make the Hummus: add chickpeas, ice water, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and salt to a food processor and process until creamy.
- Make the Hummus Toppings: in a small bowl, combine the tahini and salt; set aside. In a separate small bowl, combine the lemon and the olive oil; set aside.
- Plate the Hummus: transfer the hummus to a serving plate, drizzle the tahini+salt topping and the lemon+oil topping. Sprinkle za’atar on top for added flavor. If you used homemade chickpeas, add some of the leftovers on top for garnish.
Notes
Recipe makes 4 cups of hummus and lasts fresh in the refrigerator for ~1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern