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Hummus with Tahini and Lemon

Silky chickpea dip made from dried chickpeas cooked until very soft, pressed free of their skins and blended with tahini, lemon and garlic. Swirl it in a dish, pool olive oil on top and scatter with parsley and paprika.

  • YieldMakes about 660 g
  • Hands-on50 min
  • Total15 h 43 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 220 gdried chickpeas
  • 750 mlwater, for soaking, kept for cooking
  • 1½ tspsalt, divided
  • 90 gtahini
  • 125 mllemon juice, plus more to taste
  • 2 clovesgarlic, crushed

To serve

  • 1 tbspolive oil
  • 1 tbspflat-leaf parsley, chopped
  • ½ tsppaprika

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Vegan

Contains

  • Sesame
  • Legumes (any)
  • Chickpeas
  • Olive
  • Citrus fruits (any)
  • Lemon
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Bell (sweet) pepper
  • Chili peppers
  • Onion family (any)
  • Garlic
  • Parsley
  • Paprika

Taste

  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Bitter
  • Richness / fat
  • Herbal / fresh

Texture

  • Creamy

Equipment

  • Food processor

Season

  • Any season

Occasion

  • Entertaining
  • Meal prep

Effort

  • 45–90 min active
  • Over 3 hours total
  • Difficulty 3
  • Needs advance prep
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Leftovers-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: low
  • Protein: low
  • Carbs: moderate
  • Fat: low
  • Fiber: moderate
  • Sodium: moderate

Budget

  • Budget: low

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