Chickpea hummus: a simple and versatile dish

Chickpea hummus: a simple and versatile dish
  • Preparation time 10 Min.
  • Cooking time 10 Min.
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Portions 4
  • Calories per Serving 420
  • Type of plate Appetizer, Side dish

Chickpea hummus is a vegetable cream typical of Middle Eastern cuisine, appreciated worldwide for its enveloping taste and versatility. Prepared with boiled chickpeas, tahina (sesame cream), lemon juice, garlic and extra virgin olive oil, it is a naturally vegan, gluten-free dish that is rich in vegetable protein.

Perfect as an appetizer, enjoyed with pita bread, crudités or breadsticks, but also as a dip for stuffing sandwiches and bowls, hummus is a must for those who like to eat healthy without sacrificing flavor. Find out how to make it at home in minutes with simple, natural ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 800gr of precooked chickpeas
  • 6 tablespoons of Tahina (sesame seed paste)
  • 2 Lemons(juice)
  • 50gr Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin(ground)
  • 3 cloves of Garlic(finely chopped)
  • q.b. Salt
  • q.b. Sweet paprika / chili powder

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Instructions

1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas under running water.

2. In a blender, add the drained chickpeas along with: tahina, lemon juice, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, cumin, and salt.

3. Blend all ingredients.

4. If the cream turns out too thick, add more evo oil.

5. Adjust for salt.

6. Serve the chickpea hummus in a serving bowl and, if desired, sprinkle with a little sweet paprika or chili powder.

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