Name: Deluxe Levantine Hummus with Tahini
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 حصص
Cuisine: Levantine
Ingredients: 2 cup Boiled and drained chickpeas; 0.5 cup Pure sesame tahini; 3 tbsp Fresh lemon juice; 1 clove Garlic; 1 tsp Table salt; 3 tbsp Ice water; 0.5 tsp Ground cumin; 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 0.5 tsp Red paprika

Instructions

Grinding the Chickpeas

Place the boiled chickpeas in a food processor and blend on high speed for 3 minutes until completely smooth and homogeneous. · 3 min
Adding the Flavorings

Add the tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and ground cumin, and continue blending until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and thickened. · 2 min
Adjusting the Consistency

Gradually add the ice water while blending to achieve a velvety texture and an ideal light color. · 1 min
Serving

Spoon the hummus into a serving dish, make circular swirls with the back of a spoon, and garnish with olive oil, paprika, and a few whole chickpeas.

Nutrition / serving

275

cal

8.4

protein g

21.5

carbs g

18.2

fat g

Chef's tips

For the smoothest restaurant-style texture and color, it is recommended to peel the boiled chickpeas and add a small ice cube during the final blend.