The Silkiest Blender Hummus Dip
This easy blender hummus uses a special technique to give you the creamiest, silkiest hummus you'll ever have.
Servings: 6 cups
Cost: $5
Ingredients
- 2 cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 3 garlic cloves, halved
- 1-2 lemons, juiced
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup ice water
- 1-2 tsp Kosher salt
Instructions
- Put chickpeas in a medium saucepan with baking soda and garlic and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Strain the chickpeas and garlic and transfer to a high speed blender.
- Add the lemon juice, starting with the juice of one lemon.
- Add tahini, one teaspoon of salt, the cumin, and the olive oil.
- Blend until smooth.
- When smooth, drizzle in the ice water until it's the consistency you want.
- Taste and add more lemon juice and salt if desired. I always use 2 teaspoons of salt and the juice of 2 lemons.
- Spread onto a shallow bowl and top with a drizzle of olive oil, spices, herbs, etc. Use your imagination!
- Serve with pita, veggies, chips, or crackers. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
