Hummus bi Tahini

About This Recipe

Hummus bi Tahini is Lebanon's most iconic mezze — creamy chickpea puree blended with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice until impossibly smooth and light. The balance of nutty tahini, tart lemon, and earthy chickpeas creates a dish that's greater than the sum of its parts. It's served everywhere, from street vendors to fancy restaurants, and every Lebanese cook has a recipe.

Ingredients

Serves 6

• 2 canschickpeas (400g each), drained
• 1/2 cuptahini
• 3 tbspfresh lemon juice
• 3 clovesgarlic
• 1/2 tspsalt
• 2 tbspice water
• 3 tbspolive oil
• 1 pinchpaprika
• 2 tbsptoasted pine nuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Blend

   Process chickpeas with tahini, lemon, garlic, and salt until smooth.

2. 2

   Lighten

   Add ice water a little at a time while processing until hummus is very light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Adjust

   Taste and adjust lemon and salt.

4. 4

   Serve

   Spread on a plate, make a well in the center, drizzle olive oil, sprinkle paprika and pine nuts.

Variations

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  Add roasted red peppers for hummus muhammara.

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  Top with spiced meat for hummus topped.

Storage

Refrigerate up to 5 days. Best at room temperature.

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