Cooking Lucid
Classic Hummus
Silky, creamy hummus with tahini, lemon, and garlic — the essential Middle Eastern dip for pita, vegetables, and mezze boards.
Prep 10 min
Cook 0 min
Total 10 min
Serves 8
Ingredients
Step 1 — Blend the hummus
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (drained, rinsed)
- ⅓ cup tahini
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3–4 tbsp ice water
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Step 2 — Serve
- Extra olive oil
- Paprika or sumac
- Fresh parsley
- Warm pita bread
Instructions
- 1
Blend until silky
Add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt to a food processor. Blend 1 minute until thick. With motor running, stream in ice water until very smooth and creamy.
- 2
Season and serve
Taste and adjust salt and lemon. Transfer to a shallow bowl, create a swirl with the back of a spoon, and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley. Serve with warm pita.
Nutrition per serving: 150 cal · 5g protein · 14g carbs · 9g fat · 4g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
