Mediterranean Chickpea Hummus

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⏱ 10 mins 🍽 6 serving(s) 🏷 Moroccan

This irresistible Moroccan hummus is a creamy blend of chickpeas, tahini, garlic and aromatic spices. It comes together quickly for a perfect dip that is sure to disappear. The recipe yields enough for six people and takes only 10 minutes to prepare from start to finish.

Mediterranean Chickpea Hummus

Ingredients

  • 4 -5 cloves garlic
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1/4 cup tahini paste (sesame paste)
  • 3 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 -4 tablespoons lemons, juice of (start with 3tbs first, if you like it a little more tart, add another spoon)
  • 3/4 tablespoon soya sauce
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 3 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less to suit taste buds)
  • 1/4 cup water

Method

  1. Begin by blending the garlic cloves.
  2. Put the chickpeas into the blender, pulsing a few times before pureeing them. Add the tahini paste through the feeder tube while the machine runs.
  3. Pour in the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and soya sauce.
  4. Stop the blender and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Then add the salt, ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper and water.
  5. Blend everything again until you achieve a completely smooth paste.
  6. Move the hummus to a serving bowl. Finish by garnishing with chopped parsley and cilantro leaves.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium430800 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMoroccan
Authorrainna