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Creamy Homemade Hummus

Smooth, creamy hummus with a hint of lemon and garlic
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Condiment
Keyword: creamy hummus, homemade hummus

Ingredients

  • 1 x 400 gram canned Chickpeas
  • 3 tbsp Tahini see note 1
  • 1 large clove garlic peeled and chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tspn ground cumin
  • salt
  • 3-4 tbsp water
  • sumac or paprika

Instructions

  • Rinse the chickpeas a few times and rub between your fingertips to loosen the skin. Discard the skin and set chickpeas aside
  • Add Tahini, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic to a food processor and pulse until it's smooth
  • Add the chickpeas and cumin, process for at least 2 minutes until smooth. Add little bits of water as you go along until it's creamy
  • Drizzle the other tablespoon olive oil on top and sprinkle some Sumac or Paprika before serving

Notes

  1. Tahini is a paste made from ground Sesame Seeds and used mainly in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes. Most major supermarkets stock Tahini or you can make your own
  2. You can adjust the amount of lemon juice in accordance with your taste
  3. The amount of water can also be adjusted according to the consistency you prefer