Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas, rinsed
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons olive oil plus more for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 ½ tablespoons tahini optional
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon paprika for topping
- 1 to 2 tablespoons water as needed
Instructions
- Add chickpeas and garlic to a food processor (or blender).
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, tahini (if using), and salt. Blend until creamy.
- Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water, a little at a time, until you reach the texture you like.
- Taste and adjust: more lemon, a pinch more salt, or a bit more tahini. top with a couple of ice cubes, it will make it super creamy.
- Spoon into a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle paprika.
Nutrition
Serving: 10Ounces | Calories: 615kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 38g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 527IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 3mg
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