Ingredients

The following ingredients have 16 Servings
  • 3 cups chickpeas* (cooked from dried beans)
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice (1 large lemon)
  • ⅓ cup tahini
  • 2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
  • ⅓ cup olive oil (extra virgin, good quality)
  • 1 tsp. salt (to taste)
  • ¾ tsp. cumin
  • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2-4 Tbsp. water (or reserved chickpea liquid)

Instruction

  • Add all hummus ingredients, except for water, into the bowl of a large food processor or high-speed blender.
  • Process for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl every 15-20 seconds.
  • Add water or reserved chickpea liquid in 1 tablespoon increments and puree until your desired consistency is reached. Adjust to taste.
  • Serve homemade hummus with carrots, celery, cucumber, bell peppers, chips, or crackers. Enjoy!