Name: Creamy Hummus
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1½ cups cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed; ⅓ cup smooth tahini; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus more to taste; 1 garlic clove; ½ teaspoon sea salt; 5 tablespoons water or as needed; Paprika or parsley for garnish; Warm pita and veggies for serving

Overview

Prep5 min

Cook0 min

Total5 min

Servings8

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

1½ cups cooked chickpeasdrained and rinsed⅓ cup smooth tahini2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil2 tablespoons fresh lemon juiceplus more to taste1 garlic clove½ teaspoon sea salt5 tablespoons wateror as needed Paprika or parsleyfor garnish Warm pita and veggiesfor serving

Equipment

High-speed blender or food processor
Spatula
Serving plate

Method

Blend the soft cloud

In a blender, combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Blend until very smooth, adding water as needed.

Taste and fluff

Add more lemon, salt, or water until it is bright and scoopable.

Plate the picnic bowl

Spoon onto a plate, swirl with a spoon, drizzle olive oil, and garnish. Serve with pita and veggies.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Creamy Hummus

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment