Cilantro Hummus
This delightful hummus is ready in less than 10 minutes and tastes wonderful as an appetizer dip, sandwich spread, or side dish.
Ingredients
For the Hummus:
- 1 can (15.5 ounces) garbanzo beans drained
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or salt to taste
- 2 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
- 3 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 whole lemon juiced
- 4 dashes ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons water (depending on how juicy the lemon is, more water may be needed so the hummus is not too thick)
- 1 tablespoon (heaping) chopped cilantro
For the Garnish:
- 2 drizzles olive oil
- 2 dashes ground paprika
- 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
Equipment
- Blender
Instructions
For the Hummus:
- In a blender, add the garbanzo beans, salt, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, tahini, and cilantro. Blend on the dip or sauce setting until smooth and creamy.
- Depending on how much juice from the lemon there is, just a bit more water may be needed for a smooth and creamy texture. Add more water just a bit at a time so that the consistency isn't too thin.
- Taste the hummus and add more salt if needed. The salt really makes the delicious hummus taste pop so make sure to add enough.
For the Garnish:
- Garnish with drizzles of olive oil, a sprinkle of paprika and cilantro.
- Serve with pita bread, pita chips, pretzels, or raw veggies.