Best Homemade Hummus

A traditional and delectable Middle Eastern dip, homemade hummus is ideal for parties or as a snack. Delicious, creamy, and ready in a matter of minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 large lemon
• 1/4 cup well-stirred tahini
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt to taste
• 2 to 3 tablespoons water
• Dash of ground paprika, for serving
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

Put the tahini and lemon juice in a food processor and blend them together

Do this for one minute

Mix the garlic that has been minced, cumin, and a pinch of salt together

Do this for one more minute

Rinse the chickpeas really well after opening the can

Put half of the chickpeas into the food processor and run it for one minute

Clean the bowls sides and bottom, then add the rest of the chickpeas

For about one to two minutes, process the mixture until it is smooth and creamy

Slowly add two to three tablespoons of water while the food processor is running until the hummus is the consistency you want

You can add more salt, lemon juice, or cumin to the hummus if you think it needs it

Place the hummus in a bowl for serving

Pour olive oil over the top and decorate with paprika and chopped fresh parsley

Chips, crackers, or vegetable sticks go well with it

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