Hummus Recipe

rate this recipe Rate this recipe

An appetizer vegetarians (and everyone else) will enjoy.

Hummus Recipe (+)

Directions

Place first three ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Add tahini, water, salt, cumin and cayenne pepper to the bean mixture and pulse until smooth.
Can be refrigerated at this point up to 1 week.
Before serving, bring to room temperature, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and freshly minced parsley. If you do not have tahini, smooth peanut butter can be substituted. Serve with fresh vegetables, pita wedges or crackers.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon

Servings: 8

Enter desired servings:

Ingredients

-		15 ounces garbanzo beans (chick peas)
-		4 tablespoons lemon juice
-		2 cloves garlic
-		2 tablespoons tahini (or smooth peanut butter)
-		2 tablespoons hot water
-		1/2 teaspoon salt
-		1/8 teaspoon cumin
-		1/3 teaspoon cayenne pepper
-		1 tablespoon olive oil
-		1/8 teaspoon paprika
-		1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced

Hummus recipe - Ratings & Reviews

read all reviews

Submitted by: Lou2Am
Date: 2008/01/26

"Recipe was quick & easy and enjoyed by all at our party. We used a little more olive oil than listed to give it a more silky flavor."

Was this review helpful or offensive?

print this review with recipe

Hummus recipe - Related Content

Recipes

Hummus

This popular, easily prepared Middle Eastern dish can be served as a delicious dip for vegetables or a savory spread for pita bread.

Glossary Terms

Hummus

A popular Middle Eastern dish consisting of chickpeas that have been mashed, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. It is most often used as a dip for pieces of pita bread. For even ...