Greek Restaurant Style Hummus |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Easily adaptable basic hummus for an appy or snack you can serve with vegetables, crackers, thick or thin greek pitas brushed with olive oil and toasted....YUMMM Ingredients:
1 19 oz can chickpeas (drained, reserve liquid) |
1/4 cup reserved chickpea liquid (or more depending on consistency desired) |
4 tbsp lemon juice |
2 tbsp tahini (sesame paste) |
2 - 4 cloves crushed garlic (or more to taste) |
1/2 tsp salt |
1/8 tsp paprika |
sprinkle of cumin (or to taste) |
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil |
Directions:
1. In food processor add;
2. chickpeas, reserved liquid from chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, paprika, and cumin if desired.
3. Process until all combined and well blended
4. Continue processing and add Extra virgin olive oil slowly
5. Continue blending until desired consistency. Add additional liquid if a runnier consistency is desire.
6. Shorter time for coarse texture and longer for smoother texture.
7. Make ahead and let flavours meld together for several hours prior to serving.
8. Garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley and a sprinkle of paprika on top.
9. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
10. Enjoy!!
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