Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
2 cups of chickpeas
6 tbsp of tahini
5 tbsp of lemon juice
Salt
Olive oil
Parsley
Cumin
Paprika or sumac
Baking Soda
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare Chickpeas
Soak the chickpeas in water overnight.
Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
In a large pot, cover the chickpeas with water, add a pinch of baking soda, and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 1 hour or until chickpeas are very soft. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
Step 2: Blend Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the cooked chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, salt to taste, and a dash of cumin.
Blend until smooth, adding a little water if necessary to reach your desired consistency.
Step 3: Serve
Transfer the hummus to a serving dish.
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chopped parsley and paprika or sumac for garnish.
Serve with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping.
Enjoy your homemade hummus!