Hummus (Chickpea and Garlic Spread)

Hummus (Chickpea and Garlic Spread)

This traditional Mediterranean dip is delicious served on wedges of pita bread, crackers or raw vegetables. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 16 oz. can of chickpeas, drained
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 or 4 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • 2 Tbsp. tahini
  • salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Blend drained chickpeas in blender to form smooth puree; add lemon juice and oil, leaving blender on during the entire time. Add crushed garlic and blend for a few more seconds.
  2. Stir the tahini until smooth, then add it to the blender and puree the mixture for a few more seconds.
  3. Salt and pepper to taste, blend again.
  4. Put in covered dish and refrigerate.

Notes

The hummus should be made 1 or 2 days in advance to allow flavors to mellow.

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21 thoughts on “Hummus (Chickpea and Garlic Spread)

  1. Thank you for posting this recipe! I am a huge fan of Mediterranean food and I am constantly on the hunt for new and exciting recipes! Keep up the good work!!!

  2. I made hmuums with black beans and Cannellini beans that turned out quite good. Have never used tahini in any of my hmuums as it is expensive and a bit hard to find where I live. I once took some quite garlicy chickpea hmuums to a potluck. People complained it was too garlicy but ate up mine because the other hmuums brought to the party was just too bland. I am a garlic freak.

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