Chickpea hummus is a delicious and versatile cream, perfect for those looking for a healthy and tasty dish to bring to the table. Made with simple ingredients like boiled chickpeas, tahini (sesame seed paste), lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil, hummus wins for its creamy texture and balanced, slightly tangy and aromatic flavor. It’s an easy and quick recipe to make, ideal for enhancing appetizers, aperitifs, and buffets.
One of its strengths is its versatility, in fact, it can be served simply with bread croutons but also with raw vegetables cut into sticks or as a spread on sandwiches and wraps for a light yet tasty lunch. Chickpea hummus is also perfect for accompanying meat or fish dishes, or for completing a bowl of rice and vegetables.
Rich in vegetable proteins and fibers, hummus is a true healthy and tasty treat to prepare in a few minutes.

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Difficulty: Very Easy
Cost: Economical
Preparation time: 10 Minutes
Portions: 2 People
Cooking methods: No Cooking
Cuisine: International
Seasonality: All Seasons

Ingredients for Chickpea Hummus

1 cup canned chickpeas (drained weight)
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tbsps tahini
2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
1/2 clove garlic (optional)
to taste salt
to taste pepper
to taste chopped parsley
to taste extra virgin olive oil

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Preparation of CHICKPEA HUMMUS

Drain the chickpeas and rinse them under running water, then transfer them to a mixer.
Add the lemon juice and half a clove of garlic with the core removed (if you don’t like garlic, you can skip it).
Also add the tahini, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
Turn on the mixer and blend until you get a cream (you decide if you want a smooth and creamy hummus or a more rustic one). If needed, you can add a few tablespoons of water.
When the hummus is ready, pour it into a bowl and garnish with a few pinches of pepper, chopped parsley, and extra virgin olive oil.
Your chickpea hummus is ready to be served.
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