Homemade Hummus
The perfect side dish for any Mediterranean meal. Use the leftovers with raw veggies for school lunches and quick snacks.
Ingredients
- 1 - 15 ounce can chickpeas/garbanzo beans
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 whole garlic clove or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- extra virgin olive oil for serving
- paprika for serving
Instructions
- Drain the chickpeas and transfer to a food processor. Blend them alone until they become powder-like, scraping down the sides as needed.
- While the food processor is running, add 2 ice cubes, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and salt, and blend for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Once everything is blended, you can slowly add a little hot water while the machine is running to get a smoother texture.
- Taste and adjust as needed by adding more lemon juice or salt.
- Spoon the hummus onto a plate or bowl and spread with the back of a spoon to create swirls. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika.
- Serve with veggies, pita, and olives.