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Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe: Fresh & Creamy Dip

Creamy Chickpea Dip Platter

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz Chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup Tahini high quality
  • 2 clove Garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin, divided
  • 3 tbsp Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin ground
  • 1/2 tsp Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp Ice water for smoothness
  • 1 pinch Paprika for garnish
  • 1 tbsp Parsley fresh, chopped for garnish
  • 2 whole Pita bread cut into wedges
  • 1 medium Cucumber sliced
  • 1 medium Yellow bell pepper sliced

Instructions
 

  • Combine the tahini and fresh lemon juice in a food processor, blending for 1 minute until whipped and creamy.
  • Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and half of the olive oil to the processor. Blend for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Add the drained chickpeas to the mixture. Process for 1 to 2 minutes, gradually adding ice water until the mixture reaches an ultra-smooth consistency.
  • Transfer the dip to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and garnish with a pinch of paprika and freshly chopped parsley.
  • Serve immediately alongside sliced pita bread, cucumber rings, and yellow bell pepper strips.