Classic Creamy Hummus
2015-11-23 00:40:20
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
2 min
Total Time
7 min
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can garbanzo beans (You can heat these in a pan or toast them for additional flavor)
- 1/2 15 oz can small white beans or cannellini beans
- 2 cloves garlic
- Liquid from cans of beans for desired consistency of creaminess - Add SLOWLY!
- 3 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp freshly chopped parsley (a smidge more for garnish if presenting)
- 1 tsp oregano (optional-I'm just obsessed with it)
- 1 1/2 Tbl tahini
- 3/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Add garlic, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, oregano and parsley, white beans, liquid from can, salt, and blend in food processor.
- Add the rest of beans and liquid and blend again until smooth. Add more liquid if needed for desired creaminess.
To serve
- Put in small bowl in center of plate with pita bread/pita chips/crudite/pretzels
- Sprinkle hummus with olive oil, paprika, and a few pieces of parsley on top
Notes
- Hummus is amazing on sandwiches, wraps, and burgers as a healthy and creamy spread. It also makes for an amazingly easy and well-liked party appetizer or just on a spoon itself! Lastly, place it on top of a salad or even use it as a pasta sauce!
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