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Classic Garlic & Lemon Hummus

  • 1½ cups (246 g) cooked chickpeas
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) tahini 
  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) ice water 

Optional garnish

  • fresh basil
  • ground cumin
  • pomegranate seeds
  1. Add all of the ingredients, except for the water, to a food processor or blender and blend on high until smooth.
  2. While the mixture is blending, in a thin and steady stream, add half of the ice water to the food processor*. If desired, skip this step by simply adding the water in with the ingredients in step #1.
  3. Taste test the hummus. If too thick, add the remaining water. For a creamier consistency, add more olive oil and/or tahini. For more zest, add more lemon juice. Plate, garnish, and serve!

Notes

  • * Adding the water in this way helps to aerate the hummus and make it more ‘fluffy’.

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