🇱🇧 Lebanon recipe
Hummus
The undisputed king of Lebanese mezze, hummus is a velvety smooth puree of cooked chickpeas, rich tahini, fresh lemon juice, and garlic. Traditionally served on a flat plate with a swirl, a pool of extra virgin olive oil, and a dusting of paprika, it is scooped up with warm pita bread.
Prep20 mins + overnight soak
Cook1 hr
Serves8
Difficultyeasy
Ingredients
- 400g dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in water with 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 200g tahini (well-stirred, at room temperature)
- 80ml fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 60ml ice-cold water
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for serving
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika for garnish
- Whole cooked chickpeas for garnish
Method
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Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 177
- Protein
- 8 g
- Carbs
- 14.3 g
- Fat
- 9.6 g
