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A large bowl of Classic Lemon Garlic Hummus, topped with vibrant parsley and spices, ready to be served as a dip or spread.

Classic Lemon Garlic Hummus

Smooth, bright homemade hummus with chickpeas, tahini, fresh garlic and lemon, blended in five minutes. Perfect with veggies, pita chips or as a sandwich spread.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz garbanzo beans (chickpeas) 1 can, rinsed and drained; no-salt-added preferred
  • 3 Tbsp tahini
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes plus more for topping
  • 2 Tbsp water or as needed
  • chopped parsley or smoked paprika for topping, optional

Method
 

  1. Rinse and drain the chickpeas in a colander.
  2. Put the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes in a food processor.
  3. Blend until smooth, adding water a little at a time until it reaches the consistency you like (about 2 tablespoons).
  4. Scrape into a serving dish and top with red pepper flakes, parsley, a drizzle of olive oil or smoked paprika. Serve with veggies or pita chips.

Notes

Keeps in the fridge for up to a week. Add roasted red peppers or extra lemon for a variation.