Simple and Spectacular Homemade Hummus Recipe

Name: Simple and Spectacular Homemade Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups Cooked Chickpeas Plus 1/2 Cup Cooking Liquid (or Two 15.5-Ounce Cans, Drained With Liquid Reserved); 1 clove To 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced Or Pressed; 1 Tablespoon To 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 6 Tablespoons Tahini; 6 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 1/4 cups Fresh Parsley Leaves; 1/2 teaspoons To 2 Teaspoons Salt, To Taste; ⅛ teaspoons To 3/4 Teaspoon Cayenne (or Other Ground Chile) Pepper, To Taste; Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste; Optional But Delicious Additions (See Suggestions Below)

Servings: persons

3 cups Cooked Chickpeas Plus 1/2 Cup Cooking Liquid (or Two 15.5-Ounce Cans, Drained With Liquid Reserved)
1 clove To 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced Or Pressed
1 Tablespoon To 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
6 Tablespoons Tahini
6 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1/4 cups Fresh Parsley Leaves
1/2 teaspoons To 2 Teaspoons Salt, To Taste
⅛ teaspoons To 3/4 Teaspoon Cayenne (or Other Ground Chile) Pepper, To Taste
Freshly Ground Pepper, to taste
Optional But Delicious Additions (See Suggestions Below)

1
Add garlic cloves, chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade.
2
After putting the lid tightly in place, process until a thick, coarse paste is formed, about 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Check the consistency of the hummus.
4
If youre happy with the texture of the hummus, add the salt, parsley, black pepper and cayenne pepper, and any optional add-ins.
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Pulse until evenly combined.
6
If you would like it to be thinner and/or smoother, add the olive oil and process for an additional minute.
7
If you would like it thinner yet, add some of the cooking liquid from the chickpeas along with the parsley, salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper, and any optional add-ins and process for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
8
Store in a tightly lidded container in the refrigerator.
9
Serve plain or with a sprinkling of minced parsley or green onions.
10
Note: some optional additions include minced green onions, cumin, roasted red peppers, roasted garlic, curry powder, fresh cilantro leaves, and garlic scapes.

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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 cups Cooked Chickpeas Plus 1/2 Cup Cooking Liquid (or Two 15.5-Ounce Cans, Drained With Liquid Reserved), 1 clove To 4 Cloves Garlic, Minced Or Pressed, 1 Tablespoon To 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 6 Tablespoons Tahini, and more.

Yes, Simple and Spectacular 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.

Simple and Spectacular Homemade Hummus

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