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Hummus

Hummus

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Besides being a great dip and spread, Hummus also makes a tasty stuffed pita sandwich, with the addition of cucumber, red onion, and tomato slices.
Course Dip
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword chickpea dip, Hummus, Mediterranean, Pita Bread
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Ingredients
  • 1 can 16 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup tahini Middle Eastern sesame seed paste
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
Instructions
  • In a food processor, combine all the ingredients, but add only 1 teaspoon of the paprika; process to a thick smooth paste. If the consistency is too thick, add water, a little at a time, to thin the dip as desired.
  • Transfer the hummus to a wide, shallow bowl, sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of paprika, and serve with pita breads, cut into wedges. Keeps, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.