Classic Chickpea Hummus
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- Prep Time10 min
- Total Time10 min
- Makes2 1/4 cups
Photo, Carmen Cheung. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Madeleine Johari.
You can't go wrong with a classic hummus with simple ingredients of salt, tahini, garlic and chickpeas.
Ingredients
1 garlic clove
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup tahini
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 540-mL can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp smoked paprika, plus more for garnish
Instructions
1. Whirl garlic and salt in a food processor, scraping down side as needed. Add tahini, water and lemon juice, and pulse to combine. Add chickpeas, oil and paprika, and continue pulsing until smooth, about 1 min.
2. Transfer to a serving bowl, making a well in centre. Drizzle lightly with more olive oil and sprinkle with more paprika.
Nutrition (per 2 tbsp)
Calories 80, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 5g, Fat 6g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 105mg.
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