Healthy Homemade Hummus

This flavorful and creamy homemade hummus is a healthy snack or appetizer that's sure to please. It's made in a food processor quickly and with simple ingredients. Garnish it with your preferred ingredients and savor!

Ingredients:

• 1 can 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons water or more as needed
• Paprika and olive oil for garnish
• Optional toppings: chopped fresh parsley, pine nuts

Instructions:

Place chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a food processor

Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed

With the food processor running, add water a tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches your desired consistency

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed

Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika

Garnish with optional toppings if desired

Serve with pita bread, carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or your favorite veggies