Classic Hummus is one of the staples of Middle Eastern culture. Hummus is made from chickpeas and tahini. It’s a great appetizer or side served with pita.
Classic Hummus
Equipment
- Food processor
DESCRIPTION
This is one of the staples of Middle Eastern culture made from chickpeas and tahini. It's a great appetizer or side served with pita.
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
- 30 ounces chickpeas (two 15 oz cans)
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup olive oil (extra virgin)
- 2 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1 lemon (juice of lemon)
- salt (to taste)
- black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tbsp cumin
- ½ tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp parsley (chopped, to garnish)
INSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
- Put the chickpeas, tahini, cumin or paprika, oil, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor, sprinkle with salt and pepper and begin to process; add water as needed to produce a smooth purée.
- Using a plastic spatula, scoop out into a serving plate. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with cumin and paprika (turmeric, cayenne and/or zaatar can also be used) then garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve with pita.
NUTRITION
Calories: 331kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 417mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 112IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 4mg
DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?Tag me @gokoshercowboy and hashtag it #gokoshercowboy
See more Middle Eastern recipes here.
Sign up for the Kosher Cowboy newsletter.
