Description
This creamy, tahini-free hummus is a quick and delicious dip perfect for snacking or entertaining, bursting with flavor and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1–2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Water or aquafaba as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and rinse chickpeas well.
- In a food processor, blend chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper until chunky.
- Gradually add olive oil while blending; then slowly incorporate water or aquafaba until desired creaminess is achieved.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if necessary.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, create a well in the center, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with paprika or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg