Authentic Hummus Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce can) Chickpeas (or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas)
• 4 tablespoons Sesame Tahini
• 1 Lemon (zested and juiced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Water (very cold) (or more as needed)
• Optional garnish (paprika, olive oil, and fresh parsley)

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain and rinse CHICKPEAS. *See footnote if using salted chickpeas.

2. 2

   In a food processor with the blade attachment, blend CHICKPEAS, TAHINI, LEMON ZEST, LEMON JUICE, GARLIC, and SALT until well-combined.

3. 3

   Continue blending and add COLD WATER in small amounts until hummus texture is to your liking, stopping and scraping the sides as needed.

4. 4

   Refrigerate hummus in an airtight container up to 5 days or freeze up to 90 days (longer if vacuum sealed).

5. 5

   To serve as a dip, place hummus in a bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of paprika, fresh parsley, and a few whole chickpeas.