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Homemade hummus

A really smooth hummus, ready in minutes from a tin of chickpeas.

Homemade hummus
Photo: File:Lebanese style hummus.jpg, Beyrouthhh at English Wikipedia Β· CC BY 3.0

⏱ 10 min🍽 Serves 4

Ingredients

  • Chickpeas250 g
  • Tahini3 tbsp
  • Lemon1
  • Garlic1
  • Olive oil3 tbsp
  • Water3 tbsp
  • Cumin0.5 tsp
  • Salt
  • Paprika

Method

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
  2. Juice the lemon and peel the garlic clove.
  3. Blend the chickpeas with the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and a pinch of salt for 1 minute.
  4. Add the water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then blend for 2 more minutes until smooth.
  5. Spoon into a bowl, drizzle with the rest of the oil and dust with paprika.

πŸ’‘ Tip : For extra-smooth hummus, add a splash of ice-cold water while blending.

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