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Easy Creamy Hummus with Tahini

A super smooth take on a popular dish that is super easy to make! Hummus is ready in 5 minutes blended with chickpeas, tahini, yogurt, lemon and ice for that churned effect!
Prep Time5 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: dip, Side Dish
Cuisine: Middleeastern
Keyword: chickpea dip, creamy humous, dip, Hummus, tahni and chickpeas
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Lama

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor

Ingredients

Creamy Hummus With Tahini

  • 1 can (15.5 oz) chickpeas drained
  • cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 medium garlic clove
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 cubes ice
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Garnish

Hummus (Dairy Free - Without Yogurt)

  • 3 cups drained chickpeas
  • 1 cup Tahini paste 
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • teaspoons salt
  • ¼ cup olive oil

Instructions

Creamy Hummus With Tahini

  • In a food processor, first add the drained chickpeas, garlic, fresh lemon juice, and salt, and blend on high speed until smooth.
  • Next, add yogurt and the tahini. 
  • Spread the hummus on the desired serving dish and garnish with parsley, cayenne pepper, and extra olive oil. Serve with warm pita bread, crackers, or vegetables.

Hummus (Dairy Free - Without Yogurt)

  • Blend all the ingredients in a food processor for 3-5 minutes stopping machine to scrape down the edges a few times. 

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Notes

Note 1: Chill before serving for added thickness in texture.
Note 2: For an even smoother hummus, peel the chickpea skins off but not necessary.
Note 3: Throw in an avocado while blending or a dash of red pepper for added flavor and color.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg