Restaurant Style Hummus Recipe

Name: Restaurant Style Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons lemon juice; ¼ cup water; 6 tablespoons tahini, well stirred; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1 small garlic, cloved minced; ½ teaspoon table salt; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 1 pinch cayenne; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro or 1 tablespoon fresh parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1
Combine lemon juice and water in small bowl.
2
Whisk together tahini and olive oil in second small bowl or measuring cup.
3
In blender, add chickpeas until almost completely ground.
4
Add garlic, salt, cumin and cayenne, scrapping down every 15 seconds.
5
With plender running, add lemonwater mixture in a even stream through the top of the blender.
6
Scrape down and blend for 1 minute.
7
Drizzle into the running blender the tahini and oil mixture.
8
Continue to process until smooth.
9
Transfer hummus to serving bowl, sprinkle with cilantro, cover and let stand at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
10
If it thickens, stir in some water.

135

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons lemon juice, ¼ cup water, 6 tablespoons tahini, well stirred, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Restaurant Style 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Restaurant Style Hummus

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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