Homemade Hummus Recipe

Name: Homemade Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 can chickpeas; 3 tbsp tahini; 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 2 tsp sea salt; 2 red bell peppers [optional]; 1 tsp cumin; 2 tsp paprika; 2 clove garlic; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 strong blender; 1 blender / food processor

Servings: persons

3 can chickpeas
3 tbsp tahini
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp sea salt
2 red bell peppers [optional]
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp paprika
2 clove garlic
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 strong blender
1 blender / food processor

1
Pre-heat oven on high, decapitate and excavate the peppers, and place upside down in the oven for fast cooking (20 - 30 mins)
2
Insert in the chickpeas into a cooking pot along with fresh water and a little salt and boil on a high heat for roughly 30 minutes or until soft.
3
Doing this with dry chickpeas will take much longer however it is advisable to soften wet chickpeas as well to make them easier to blend.
4
Drain the chickpeas and put into a food processor with the red peppers, tahini, cumin, crushed garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and lots of lemon juice.
5
Blend.
6
You can add roasted red peppers for a twist on the traditional.
7
Finish with a sprinkling of paprika on top, sea salt and black pepper, and a little extra olive oil.
8
Serve with pitta bread or a Mediterranean flatbread and fresh olives.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 can chickpeas, 3 tbsp tahini, 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tsp sea salt, and more.

Yes, Homemade 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.

Homemade Hummus

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