lemony hummus

Name: Lemony Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1 can(s) chickpeas - garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 1/3 cup(s) tahini; 2 clove(s) garlic, grated or minced; 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon(s) lemon zest (or use more); 1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon(s) cumin; 1/4 teaspoon(s) sea salt, or to taste; assorted veggies or pita bread, to dip

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Carolyn Haas

Whitewater, WI

Updated on Sep 2, 2020

Lots of varieties are easily available in stores, but sometimes it's fun to make your own from scratch. Usually it's less expensive, too.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time

method No-Cook or Other

yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas - garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup tahini
2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (or use more)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
assorted veggies or pita bread, to dip

How To Make lemony hummus

Step 1

Puree chickpeas and other ingredients together until smooth. If too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2

Serve with vegetable crudités. Also good with pita bread wedges or crisps.
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