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Lebanese

Classic Hummus

Easy ยท 15 min

Serves 6LebaneseVegetarianVeganDairy-freeNut-free
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Silky chickpea dip with tahini, lemon and garlic. Smooth, nutty and infinitely dippable.

15 minTotal time
6Serves
3Steps
LebaneseCuisine
IngredientsMethodTips

Ingredients

Serves
6

Main

Method

  1. Prep

    Blend base

    Blend chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon, cumin and ice water until smooth, about 3 minutes.

    Why: Ice water whips hummus into a lighter texture.

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  2. Prep

    Adjust

    Season with salt. Add more lemon or water to taste.

    Why: Seasoning to taste is essential โ€” chickpeas vary in saltiness.

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  3. Serve

    Serve

    Swirl on a plate, drizzle with olive oil and dust with paprika.

    Why: The well of olive oil is the traditional presentation.

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Chef's tip

Peel chickpeas for the silkiest texture โ€” tedious but worth it for special occasions.

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