Description
This easy hummus recipe uses only 5 ingredients & is ready in 5 minutes. It's made from the perfect traditional mix of chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, tahini & salt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Blend: add all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add water: add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until your hummus reaches your desired consistency (I usually end up adding 2 tablespoons).
- Taste test: taste and add additional salt if preferred.
- Serve: serve as a dip for chips, fruit or vegetables or use as a spread for toast or sandwiches. Optionally, top with a drizzle of olive oil & a sprinkle of chili powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keywords: chickpea, dip