Name: Authentic Middle Eastern Hummus (Chummus) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 cans of chickpeas (15 oz each), drained and rinsed; 1/3 cup of tahini; 3 cloves of garlic, minced; Juice of 2 lemons; 1/4 cup of olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon of cumin; Salt, to taste; Paprika and olive oil for garnish

Authentic Middle Eastern Hummus (Chummus) Recipe

Alisha Stahl Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Authentic Middle Eastern Hummus (Chummus) Recipe

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 0 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 cans of chickpeas (15 oz each), drained and rinsed
1/3 cup of tahini
3 cloves of garlic, minced
Juice of 2 lemons
1/4 cup of olive oil
1/2 teaspoon of cumin
Salt, to taste
Paprika and olive oil for garnish

Instructions

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
If the hummus is too thick, add a splash of water and blend again.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle paprika on top for extra flavor.
Serve with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or as a spread for sandwiches. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories : 250kcal
Total Fat : 16g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Sodium : 250mg
Total Carbohydrates : 22g
Dietary Fiber : 6g
Protein : 8g

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