Classic Hummus

Prep time: 10 min

Cook time: 15 min

Servings: 8

Servings: 1- 50 grams

How to make hummus the traditional way. No fuss. No extra flavors added. Just a plain, classic homemade hummus recipe. And a couple of tricks will ensure you achieve the best hummus ever–thick, smooth, rich, and ultra creamy.

Ingredients

3 cups (200 grams) cooked chickpeas peeled

1 to 2 cloves garlic minced

3 to 4 ice cubes

1/3 cup (79 grams) tahini paste

1/2 tsp kosher salt

1 juice of lemon

hot water (if needed)

olive oil infused with lemon

Direction

Add chickpeas (from 1 to 1 1/4 cup dry chickpeas or from quality canned chickpeas) and minced garlic to the bowl of a food processor. Puree until a smooth, powder-like mixture forms.

While processor is running, add ice cubes, tahini, salt, and lemon juice. Blend for about 4 minutes or so. Check, and if the consistency is too thick still, run processor and slowly add a little hot water. Blend until you reach desired silky-smooth consistency.

Spread in a serving bowl and add a generous drizzle of olive Oil. Add a few chickpeas to the middle, if you like. Sprinkle sumac on top. Enjoy with warm pita wedges and your favorite