Traditional Hummus Recipe

Another perfect option for vegetarians.

Takes very little to prepare and it is simply delicious. Making hummus is not too complicated although you need to have all the ingridients and having the right recipe. There’s nothing better than healthy and home made fresh hummus. It will taste 10 times better than any packaged hummus from the supermarket, plus no need to mention it is healthier as well. Chickpea contains iron and manganese keeping our energy levels up for entire day and our blood healthy. Hummus is one of the most popular Mediterranean region dips. Should be served with fresh (I like it most) or toasted pita bread. Do not forget about Tahini (sesame seed paste) which is must to have in the hummus ingredients and should not be replaced or omitted. Tahini is also high in protein and is a great source of calcium. Try to prepare it once and you see how good it is.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

•1 can of drained chickpeas

•3 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice or more depending on your preference

•1-2 tsp ground cumin

•2-3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

•2-3 Tbsp tahini paste

•freshly ground sea salt and pepper (red, white, green and black)

•2 garlic cloves - crashed

•3-4 Tbsp liquid from chickpeas

•season with extra virgin olive oil and decorate with fresh hashed parsley leaves

•pita bread to serve with

Method:

1. In a blender or any food processor, crash the garlic. Add canned chickpeas, reserving 1 Tbsp for garnish.

2. Combine tahini paste, lemon juice, sea salt, pepper, liquid from chickpeas, cumin and olive oil in a blender. Blend until creamy and well mashed.

3. Transfer your hummus to a medium serving bowl and create a shallow well in the center of the hummus. Garnish with hashed parsley leaves and chickpeas over the top. Drizzle with olive oil.

4. Serve chilled a bit with pita bread - fresh or toasted.

5. Hummus can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and can be kept in the freezer for up to one month. If your hummus appears to be too dry, add a bit of olive oil and mix well.

ENJOY!!!

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