Artichoke-Lemon Hummus Recipe

Name: Artichoke-Lemon Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup artichoke heart, packed in water, rinsed and patted dry; 2 lemons; 1/4 cup water; 6 tablespoons tahini, stirred well; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1 pinch cayenne; 2 teaspoons parsley, mint or 2 teaspoons cilantro, fresh; olive oil, for drizzling

Servings: persons

1 cup artichoke heart, packed in water, rinsed and patted dry
2 lemons
1/4 cup water
6 tablespoons tahini, stirred well
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 pinch cayenne
2 teaspoons parsley, mint or 2 teaspoons cilantro, fresh
olive oil, for drizzling

1
Chop 1/4 cup artichoke hearts and set aside for garnish.
2
Combine lemon juice and water in small bowl or measuring cup.
3
Whisk together tahini and 2 tablespoons olive oil in second small bowl or measuring cup.
4
Process chickpeas, remaining 3/4 cup artichokes, garlic, salt, cumin, cayenne, and lemon zest (1/4 teaspoon) in food processor until almost fully ground, about 15 seconds. Scrape down bowl with rubber spatula.
5
With machine running, add lemon juice-water mixture in steady stream through feed tube. Scrape down bowl and continue to process for 1 minute.
6
With machine running, add oil-tahini mixture in steady stream through feed tube; continue to process until hummus is smooth and creamy, about 15 seconds, scraping down bowl as needed.
7
Transfer hummus to serving bowl. Sprinkle reserved artichokes and parsely or mint over surface, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand until flavors meld, at least 30 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil and serve.

161

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup artichoke heart, packed in water, rinsed and patted dry, 2 lemons, 1/4 cup water, 6 tablespoons tahini, stirred well, and more.

Yes, Artichoke-Lemon Hummus falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Artichoke-Lemon Hummus

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Variations & substitutions

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