Description
A creamy and flavorful hummus served with fresh, crunchy vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Assorted fresh vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt.
- Blend until smooth, adding water as necessary to achieve desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Transfer hummus to a serving bowl.
- Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with paprika or fresh herbs.
- Serve with an assortment of fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute lemon juice with lime juice for a different flavor.
- Experiment with different toppings like roasted pine nuts or feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hummus, veggies, healthy dip, vegan recipe