Hummus With Tahini
10 min·Middle Eastern
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) can of chickpeas
- 1/4 cup liquid from the can of chickpeas
- 3 to 5 tablespoons lemon juice, depending on taste
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Handful of fresh parsley leaves, optional garnish
Instructions
3 steps
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Drain the chickpeas and set aside the liquid from the can. Combine the drained chickpeas, lemon juice, sesame paste, crushed garlic, and salt in a blender or food processor. Add 1/4 cup of the reserved liquid from the chickpeas. Blend for 3 to 5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth.
- 3
Place in a serving bowl, and create a shallow well in the center of the hummus. Add a small amount (1 to 2 tablespoons) of olive oil in the well. Garnish with parsley (optional). Serve immediately with fresh, warm or toasted pita bread, or cover and refrigerate.
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