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How to make Simple Authentic Healthy Houmous
Houmous, also known as Hummus, is a creamy and delicious Middle Eastern Dip, traditionally made from pureed chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. It’s a quick, healthy, and flavorful appetizer that fits many diets, including vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free!
Ingredients
- 2 cups of canned chickpeas, drained (keep some liquid)
- 0.3 Cup of fresh lemon juice
- 0.3 Cup well stirred sesame tahini
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt to taste
- 2 tbls of chickpea liquid or water
- 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika, for serving
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for serving
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Directions
Start by mashing chickpeas in a blender or food processor.
Add the lemon juice, tahini, chopped garlic, cumin, salt, and olive oil to the mashed chickpeas.
Blend until you get a creamy purée.
Add more chickpea liquid or water if necessary to get the desired texture.
Spoon the houmous into a serving dish and drizzle with some more olive oil.
Then sprinkle paprika on top.
Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Serve with warm pita bread or raw vegetables.