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Garlic Hummus

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Creamy garlic hummus in a bowl
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Homemade
Garlic Hummus
Recipe | Smooth, Creamy And Protein-Packed

15 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
9
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
This garlic hummus is a smooth and creamy Middle Eastern dip that’s simple enough to make at home. Made with freshly boiled chickpeas, toasted tahini, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice, it blends into a rich, velvety spread, perfect for any occasion. Serve it with warm pita bread, veggie sticks, or crackers for a healthy snack, appetiser, or on a party platter. With just a few ingredients and no cooking required, this hummus is quick, nutritious, and packed with flavour. Adjust the spice level with chilli powder or paprika and garnish with roasted chickpeas and parsley for a restaurant-style presentation.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
425 gmChickpeas (boiled, unsalted, drained, reserve liquid)
¼ cupHulled sesame seeds
1-2 tspSunflower oil, adjust consistency
¼ cupExtra-virgin olive oil
¼ cupLemon juice
1 cloveGarlic
1 tspGround cumin
½ tspChilli powder
½ tspSalt

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prep the chickpeas

Pressure cook soaked chickpeas for around 15-20 minutes on high pressure. Then release the pressure, drain the chickpeas through a strainer, and reserve about 2-3 tbsp of the liquid. This liquid helps make the hummus smoother and creamier when blended.

Step 1
Prep the chickpeas
2 Minutes
Step 2
Prepare the tahini
2 Minutes
Step 3
Add to the food processor
1 Minute
Step 4
Blend until smooth
2-3 minutes