Do you want to make humus from scratch, instead of buying it in store? This basic humus recipe is easy to make and it doesn't require a lot of ingredients.
Preparation
Rinse the chickpeas in water and put them into the blender.
Add the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and 3 tbsp of cold water. Turn on the blender and slowly pour in the oil while it runs.
Add the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and 3 tbsp of cold water. Turn on the blender and slowly pour in the oil while it runs.
When the humus is smooth, put it into a nice small bowl.
Drizzle with some more extra virgin olive oil and decorate with a few whole chickpeas and paprika.
Drizzle with some more extra virgin olive oil and decorate with a few whole chickpeas and paprika.
Tips from the author
Where to buy tahini?
Most grocery stores sell tahini and you can find it at the Arabic section.