HUMMUS

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Hummus is basically chickpea paste. In this hummus recipe, adapted from "How to Cook Everything," tahini is essential, as are garlic and lemon. But this dip is also flexible: cumin and pimentón are optional, as, again, are herbs or blends like za'atar.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories easy, quick, dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

2 cups drained well-cooked or canned chickpeas, cooking liquid reserved if possible
1/2 cup tahini, with some of its oil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves peeled garlic, or to taste
Juice of 1 lemon, plus more as needed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin or paprika, or to taste, plus a sprinkling for garnish
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

Put the chickpeas, tahini, cumin or paprika, oil, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor, sprinkle with salt and pepper and begin to process; add chickpea-cooking liquid or water as needed to produce a smooth purée.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper or lemon juice as needed. Serve, drizzled with some olive oil and sprinkled with a bit of cumin or paprika and some parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 206, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 209 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

Barbara Mason

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This hummus was great! I used it as a dip for vegetables and it was perfect. It was creamy and flavorful, and it was the perfect consistency. I will definitely be making this again.

vanessa bedell

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I made this hummus last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. It was so easy to make and it tasted delicious. I will definitely be making this again.

Celestino Racpan

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This hummus recipe is amazing! I've tried many different recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's perfect for dipping vegetables, pita bread, or just eating on its own. I will definitely be makin

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