Easy Hummus Recipe

Name: Easy Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained; 1/4 cup ground almonds; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 2/3 cup regular plain yogurt (approx 6 oz); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons chopped of fresh mint; 1/2 lemon, juice of, to taste; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; olive oil, to garnish (optional); cayenne pepper, to garnish (optional); pita bread, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained
1/4 cup ground almonds
1 clove garlic, crushed
2/3 cup regular plain yogurt (approx 6 oz)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons chopped of fresh mint
1/2 lemon, juice of, to taste
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
olive oil, to garnish (optional)
cayenne pepper, to garnish (optional)
pita bread, cut into wedges

1
Toast cumin seeds in small skillet until aromatic.
2
Reserve a few cumin seeds for garnish.
3
Place remaining cumin seeds in food processor (or blender) along with chickpeas, ground almonds, garlic, yogurt, olive oil, mint, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
4
Process to form slightly grainy paste, or to desired consistency.
5
Transfer to serving dish and let stand 30 minutes.
6
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cayenne pepper and remaining cumin seeds.
7
Serve with pita bread wedges.

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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: 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained, 1/4 cup ground almonds, 1 clove garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Hummus

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