Heavenly Hummus Recipe

Name: Heavenly Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups canned chick-peas, liquid reserved (garbanzo beans); 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 3 garlic cloves; salt and pepper; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional); tahini paste (use 2/3 cup); 4 tablespoons sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup tepid water

Servings: persons

2 cups canned chick-peas, liquid reserved (garbanzo beans)
5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 garlic cloves
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
tahini paste (use 2/3 cup)
4 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup tepid water

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["In a food processor, puree the chickpees, tahini, 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice and garlic until smooth, adding a little of the reserved liquid if the mixture seems too thick; It will be slightly grainy.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "Transfer to a shallow bowl or plate.", "Combine the paprika and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, drizzle the mixture over the top, and garnish with chipped parsley, if desired.", "Serve with pita bread triangles (I like ""Recipe #179799"" with parmesan cheese), cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped kalamata olives. Chopped sun-dried tomatoes are a good addition also.", "*HOMEMADE TAHINI PASTE:", "4 tablespoons sesame seeds.", "1 teaspoon sesame oil.", "1/2 teaspoon salt.", "1/2 cup tepid water.", "Blend sesame seeds in a blender and grind until smooth.", "Add sesame oil, salt, and then slowly add 1/4 cup of water while blending.", "Blend until completely smooth.", "Makes 1 cup tahini paste."]

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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 cups canned chick-peas, liquid reserved (garbanzo beans), 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Heavenly 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.

Heavenly Hummus

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