Creamy Hummus

A smooth puree where chickpeas blend with garlic and tahini, highlighted by a hint of lemon and cumin.

• Prep time: 20 min
• Cook time: 10 min
• Difficulty: Easy
• Calories: 254
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fat: 16 g

Ingredients

• 300 g canned chickpeas
• 3 g Sesame oil
• 3 tbsp Tahini
• 25 g Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 piece Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f.
• 3 tsp Cumin seed
• 2 piece Garlic
• 1.2 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Prepare the ingredients

   Finely chop the garlic and squeeze the lemon to extract the juice.

2. Blend the ingredients

   In a blender, combine the chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, sesame oil, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.

3. Adjust the texture

   Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add a drizzle of olive oil or a bit of water to achieve the desired consistency.

4. Garnish and serve

   Sprinkle with sesame seeds and a few whole chickpeas for decoration before serving.

Chef's tips

• Use canned chickpeas to save time, but rinse them well to remove excess salt.
• Add a bit of crushed ice during blending for an even creamier texture.
• Keep some chickpea liquid to adjust the texture if needed.

Storage

Keeps for 3 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.