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Hummus

A creamy, homemade chickpea dip topped with olives and served with fresh cucumber, tomato, and warm pita bread. Perfect for a quick snack or appetizer.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
280
Protein
9g
Hummus
comfortingfreshmiddle easternveganvegetariangluten-freechickpeacreamy

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 pieces pita bread
  • 1 cup assorted vegetables (cucumber, tomato, olives)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Drain and rinse the 1 can of chickpeas. Add them to a food processor with 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 garlic clove, and 1/2 tsp salt.

  2. 2

    Blend the mixture, scraping down the sides as needed, until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. If too thick, add water 1 tbsp at a time until desired consistency.

  3. 3

    With the processor running, slowly drizzle in 2 tbsp of the olive oil. Blend until fully incorporated, about 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create a swirl on top.

  5. 5

    Drizzle the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil over the hummus. Arrange the 1 cup of cucumber, tomato, and olives on top.

  6. 6

    Warm the 2 pita bread pieces in a toaster or oven for 2-3 minutes until soft and slightly toasted. Cut into wedges and serve with the hummus.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Tools you’ll need

  • food processor
  • serving bowl
  • spoon
  • toaster or oven

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