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Easy Hummus with Tahini

Easy Hummus with Tahini

This recipe is super simple and in no time you have a scrumptious appetizer.
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Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: Quick Appetizer
Servings: 8 servings
Calories:

Ingredients

  • 15 oz canned chickpeas (Garbanzo beans) (drained with liquid reserved)
  • 2-3 tbsp chickpea liquid (aquafaba) (or as needed)
  • 2 tbsp Tahini
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lime. juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • kosher salt , to taste
  • Cayenne pepper , to taste

Garnish

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a high-powered blender or food processor and blend for 1-2 minutes on medium speed
  • For a creamier texture, blend for 30 more seconds and add more chickpea liquid (aquafaba), for a softer hummus texture.
  • Add the hummus to a serving plate and garnish with olive oil, paprika and fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Serve with Pita chips, flatbread, chips, carrots, cucumbers, and/or celery
  • Hummus will last for up to a week in the fridge, in a sealed container.
  • Another option is to  freeze the hummus in sealed containers for future use, then just thaw as needed. 
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