Hummus with Lemon and Garlic
Make this smooth and creamy hummus at home with just a few ingredients!
Servings: 4
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 can chick peas (or 1 1/2 cups cooked)
- 4 tbsp tahini paste
- 4 tbsp lemon juice (add more if you prefer your hummus with a greater punch)
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (2 for processing and 2 for garnish)
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp salt
- 5 tbsp water (add more/ less depending on consistency preferred)
- paprika (for garnish)
Instructions
- Add the tahini paste and lemon juice to the food processor, and process for 90 seconds. The mixture should look quite creamy.
- Add the minced garlic, 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil and salt to the mixture and process for another 60 seconds.
- Now, add about half the can of drained chick peas and process for 60 seconds.
- Scrape the sides of the food processor to loosen the mixture and add the remaining half of the chick peas and process for another 90 seconds.
- The mixture should be quite thick at this point. Now add the water slowly till the perfect consistency is achieved.
- Serve in a bowl/ plate and add the remaining 2 tbsp of olive oil and some paprika for garnish.
- Serve with pitta bread and enjoy!