Lemon Hummus
Bright and creamy lemon hummus with fresh lemon juice, tahini, and garlic. Perfect as a healthy dip, spread, or snack, bursting with zesty citrus flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- 2-3 tablespoons cold water (as needed for consistency)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine tahini and fresh lemon juice. Process for 1 minute until creamy and whipped.
- Add minced garlic, olive oil, salt, ground cumin (if using), and lemon zest. Blend until smooth.
- Add the drained chickpeas and process for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
- With the processor running, slowly add cold water one tablespoon at a time until desired creamy consistency is achieved.
- Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice if needed.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with extra lemon zest or fresh herbs like parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peopleCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gSodium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g
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