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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

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Instructions

  1. Step 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. Step 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. Step 3

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

  4. Step 4

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

  5. Step 5

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

  6. Step 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. Step 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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