Chickpea Hummus
Hummus is a Middle Eastern spread made from chickpeas, and is a perfect protein and fiber- packed dip for chopped vegetables or whole-grain crackers. It is simple to make at home, requiring just a few ingredients and a food processor.
Servings Prep Time
8servings 10minutes
Servings Prep Time
8servings 10minutes
Ingredients
  • 2cups chickpeas, (canned) drained and liquid reserved, or well-cooked
  • 1/2cup tahini, sesame paste with some of its oil, (optional)
  • 1/4cup extra virgin olive oil, plus oil for drizzling
  • 2cloves garlic, peeled or to taste
  • salt, to taste
  • black peper
  • 1tablespoon cumin, ground, or paprika to taste, plus a sprinkling for garnish
  • 1 lemon, juiced (plus more as needed)
  • parsley, fresh, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
  1. Put everything except the parsley in a food processor and begin to process; add the chickpea liquid or water as needed to allow the machine to produce a smooth puree.
  2. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve, drizzled with the olive oil and sprinkled with a bit more cumin or paprika and some parsley.
Recipe Notes

From Mark Bittman