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Creamy Homemade Hummus
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Creamy Homemade Hummus

12 h 30 minServes 6Nutri-Score B€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • dried chickpeas (soaked overnight)Grains200 g
  • baking sodaPantry5 g
  • tahini (well stirred)Pantry70 g
  • extra virgin olive oil (plus extra for topping)Pantry60 ml
  • garlic (cloves, confit or raw)Produce4 pieces
  • ground cuminSpices2 g
  • lemon juice (freshly squeezed)Produce60 ml
  • kosher salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • ice cubesOther2 pieces
  • smoked paprika (for topping)Spices2 g

per serving

Nutrition

232kcal

Carbs
22 g
Proteins
7 g
Fat
13 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Food processor
  • Stockpot
  • Colander
  • airtight container

step by step

Method

  1. Soak the chickpeas

    • Place the dried chickpeas in a large bowl and cover generously with water.
    • Soak overnight, then drain and rinse.
    Step 1
  2. Boil the chickpeas

    • Put the drained chickpeas in a pot and cover with water.
    • Add the baking soda and boil until the chickpeas are soft and easily crushed.
    Step 2
  3. Blend the hummus

    • Add the boiled chickpeas to the food processor.
    • Add the tahini, olive oil, salt, garlic, ground cumin and lemon juice.
    • Blend until completely smooth.
    Step 3
  4. Add ice and season

    • Add the ice cubes and blend again until incorporated.
    • Season to taste.
    Step 4
  5. Store and serve

    • Transfer the hummus to an airtight container and refrigerate; it will firm up as it sits.
    • Top with smoked paprika and a drizzle of olive oil before serving.
    Step 5