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Classic Hummus Recipe (5 Ingredients)

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What’s in hummus? Here are all the typical hummus ingredients so that you can make it at home. It’s one of our top recipes for healthy snacks!

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium garlic clove
  • 1 15-­ounce can chickpeas, plus the can liquid (aquafaba)
  • 1 large lemon (3 tablespoons to 1/4 cup lemon juice)
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Peel the garlic. Drain the chickpeas into a liquid measuring cup. Juice the lemon.
  2. Add the garlic and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the tahini, kosher salt, and 4 tablespoons liquid from the chickpea can (aquafaba). Puree for 30 to 1 minute, then scrape down the bowl.
  3. Add the chickpeas, cumin and salt and blend again, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons more aquafaba until it becomes smooth. Puree for 1 to 2 minutes to come to a creamy consistency.
  4. Top the hummus a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve with veggies, pita bread, or pita chips. Store refrigerated for 5 days.