# Hummus

> This hummus recipe is simple and easy to make but results in a creamy and luscious hummus that's better than any store-bought variety, and probably better than most found in restaurants. Few ingredients and a simple two-step method make for a quick snack!

By David Kim for Nosh with David. Full page: https://noshwithdavid.com/recipes/hummus-recipe/

- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Course: Appetizer
- Time: prep 10 min, cook 5 min, total 15 min
- Serves: 4

## Ingredients

- 3 tbsp tahini or peanut butter
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 can chickpeas (drained, liquid reserved)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt (more or less to taste)
- 1/2 tsp paprika

## Instructions

1. Place the tahini or peanut butter, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor.
2. Pulse until combined then blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape the sides and bottom half way through.
3. Add the chickpeas, 2 tbsp reserved liquid, olive oil, cumin, and salt.
4. Pulse until combined then blend until smooth again, about 1 minute. Scrape the sides and bottom half way through. Add more reserved liquid while blending if the hummus is too thick.
5. Serve topped with some olive oil and paprika. Chips, pita, naan, veggie sticks are all great as dippers.

## Nutrition per serving

- Calories: 220
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated fat: 2 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 460 mg