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Authentic creamy hummus in a bowl surrounded by veggies and pita chips
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Authentic Creamy Hummus

Nutty, lemony and super creamy, this authentic hummus is my sister-in-law's Jordanian & Lebanese family recipe - so you know it's the real deal!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4 cups hummus

Ingredients

  • 2 16 oz. cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 6 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Olive oil, for topping

Instructions

  • Drain & discard about ⅓ of the liquid from each can of chickpeas and pour chickpeas & remaining liquid into a blender or food processor. Add lemon juice, garlic, and salt and blend to combine.
  • Add tahini and blend well until totally smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender if needed (the smoother the better). Taste and add more salt if desired.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and top with olive oil before serving.

Notes

Delia and I prefer a blender over a food processor to get the hummus super creamy, we both have a Ninja blender and love it!
 
Adapted from Delia Martin & Aida Nasouri's family recipe