Hummus

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8 servings10 min prep0 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Hummus

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Hummus, a dip of mashed chickpeas, tahini, and lemon, has ancient roots in the Levant and Eastern Mediterranean; its exact country of origin remains a genuinely disputed question among nations in the region. Chickpeas themselves have been cultivated in the Middle East for thousands of years.

Ingredients

Scale:· 8 servings
  • 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained (liquid reserved)
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and cumin, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1Blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic until smooth.
  2. 2Add reserved chickpea liquid a tablespoon at a time until creamy.
  3. 3Drizzle in olive oil while blending.
  4. 4Season with salt and cumin.

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