Hummus, or houmous, is an Eastern Mediterranean dip, very common in Lebanon, Egypt, and a number of other countries.* A heavenly blend of chick peas, garlic… | ![]() |
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Yield | about 2 cups | |
Time | 10 minutes (+ chickpea soaking and cooking) | |
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Directions | Place everything but garnish in the food processor and process for about a minute, until smooth. If too thick, add more water.
Taste and add more lemon juice/tahini/cumin/paprika as appropriate. Spread the hummus into the bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish. Serve chilled or at room temperature, with warm pita bread and/or fresh vegetables. |
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Notes | * Hummus is eaten in many different countries (although contrary to popular belief, Greece is not one of them). There are a lot of variations, especially in spices, so experiment to find what you like best.
This basic hummus recipe can be jazzed up with just about anything – spinach, olives, peppers… – see my page of hummus variations for ideas. |
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