Middle Eastern Hummus Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: One 20-ounce can chickpeas, drained, rinsed in cold water, and drained again; 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste); 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 large or 2 small cloves garlic, chopped; Dash of ground cumin; Dash of cayenne pepper, plus some for garnish; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 to 1 cup Indian-Spiced Cashews, coarsely chopped

Servings: persons

One 20-ounce can chickpeas, drained, rinsed in cold water, and drained again
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 large or 2 small cloves garlic, chopped
Dash of ground cumin
Dash of cayenne pepper, plus some for garnish
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 to 1 cup Indian-Spiced Cashews, coarsely chopped

1
In the container of a food processor or blender, combine the chickpeas, tahini, oil, 1/4 cup water, the lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt and pepper to taste.
2
Blend until smooth.
3
The texture should be thick but creamy.
4
Add more water if needed; season to taste with the cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
5
Place the hummus in a low, wide serving bowl.
6
Surround the hummus with a thin circle of the chopped spiced nuts.
7
Sprinkle a very light dusting of cayenne in the center.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 20-ounce can chickpeas, drained, rinsed in cold water, and drained again, 1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste), 1/4 cup olive oil, 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern 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.

Middle Eastern Hummus

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