حمص (Hummus)

Smooth, savory chickpea and tahini spread.

Ingredients

• 2 cups chickpeas
• 0.5 cup tahini
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt

Method

1. In a blender, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic, cumin, and salt.
2. Blend, gradually adding olive oil, to a smooth paste.
3. Scrape sides and blend until creamy.
4. Taste and adjust lemon, salt accordingly.

Chef's tips

• Warm chickpeas slightly for smoother blending.
• Use a good quality tahini for richer flavor.