Simple Hummus
Puneeta Chhitwal-Varma’s easy recipe for classic hummus, with optional garnish variations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup boiled chickpeas or canned chickpeas
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp lime juice lemon juice will work too
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- ¼ cup water approx.
- ⅓ tsp salt approx.
- cooked chickpeas and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend together the chickpeas, 3 tbsp of the olive oil, the tahini, garlic, lime juice and sesame seeds. Add the water a little at a time until you reach the desired, paste-y consistency. I like it just a minute before smooth; my family likes it as creamy as possible. Add salt to taste, about 1⁄3 tsp.
- Garnish with the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, a few cooked chickpeas and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve with warm pita, crackers or sliced veggies.
Notes
Garnish Variations:
• Browned garlic and roasted pine nuts
• Za’atar and paprika
• Roasted red peppers and sun-dried tomatoes
• Dried mint, swirled right through
• Browned garlic and roasted pine nuts
• Za’atar and paprika
• Roasted red peppers and sun-dried tomatoes
• Dried mint, swirled right through