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Recipes / Dips & Spreads
Classic Hummus
Smooth, creamy and bright with lemon, this classic hummus blends tender chickpeas with Med Cuisine Natural Tahini and a gentle touch of garlic. Swirl of a touch of golden extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon zest for a perfect finish, ready for warm pita, crunchy vegetable crudités or a generous mezze spread.
⏰ Prep 10 Min 🔥 Cook 0 Min Serves 4 Vegan
The Recipe
Silky Classic Hummus
Ingredients
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400g tinned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
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80ml extra virgin olive oil, divided
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1–2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
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Juice and zest of ½ lemon
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30–50ml cold water
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Salt, to taste
To Serve
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Crunchy crudites, optional
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Toasted pita bread, optional
Method
1
Rinse. Tip the chickpeas into a colander and rinse thoroughly under cold running water, then drain well.
2
Blend the base. Add the chickpeas and 60ml of the olive oil to a food processor. Blend until the mixture is almost smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
3
Add the flavourings. Add the garlic, lemon juice, Natural Tahini and 30ml cold water. Blend for about 5 minutes, pausing once or twice to scrape down the bowl, until silky and aerated.
4
Adjust. If the hummus is too thick, add up to 20ml more cold water a little at a time. Season with salt and extra lemon juice if needed.
5
Serve. Spoon into a shallow bowl and make a swirl with the back of a dessert spoon. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil, scatter over the lemon zest and serve with crudités or toasted pita.
🌿 Med Cuisine Tip: Give the hummus the full five minutes in the food processor and add the cold water gradually. The longer blend incorporates air, while the water loosens the tahini without making the dip oily.
Made with One Med Cuisine Staple
Natural Tahini gives this hummus its unmistakable roasted sesame depth and smooth, creamy body.
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