Description
A creamy, tangy, and nutrient-rich Mediterranean dip made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic perfect for snacks, spreads, or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed (or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Water (as needed for consistency)
Optional Garnishes: Olive oil, paprika, chopped parsley, toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Rinse chickpeas and optionally peel for smoother texture.
- In a food processor, blend tahini and lemon juice until creamy.
- Add chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Gradually add water to adjust consistency.
- Transfer to a bowl and garnish as desired.
- Serve with pita bread, vegetables, or use as a spread.
Notes
- Roasting the garlic can add extra depth of flavor.
- Blend longer or peel chickpeas for ultra-smooth hummus.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze in portions.
- Customize with add-ins like roasted red pepper, avocado, or beetroot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: ~70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: ~70mg
- Fat: ~5g
- Saturated Fat: ~0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~5g
- Fiber: ~1.5g
- Protein: ~2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg