Authentic Homemade Hummus Recipe

Name: Authentic Homemade Hummus Recipe
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients: 2 cloves garlic; 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, half the liquid reserved; 4 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons tahini; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; black pepper to taste

Whip up a batch of smooth and creamy hummus with this simple recipe, blending chickpeas, garlic, tahini, and lemon juice to perfection. Serve with warm pita bread or fresh vegetables for an irresistible snack. This recipe has been enjoyed for generations.

Total time15 mins
Prep time15 mins
Yield2 1/2 cups, 20

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Ingredients

2 cloves garlic
1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, half the liquid reserved
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons tahini
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
black pepper to taste

Instructions

Mince garlic cloves in a blender or food processor.
Combine chickpeas (reserve a small amount for garnish), reserved chickpea liquid, fresh lemon juice, tahini, and salt in the blender. Blend until the hummus reaches a smooth and creamy consistency, adjusting seasonings to taste.
Transfer the homemade hummus to a serving dish. Garnish with a drizzle of high-quality olive oil, a sprinkle of paprika, and the reserved chickpeas for an appealing presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 54 kcal
Fat Content: 3 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 199 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Carbohydrate Content: 7 g
Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g