Classic Hummus
INGREDIENTS
3 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
3 tablespoons tahini
Fresh strained juice of 1 lemon
4 – 6 tablespoons extra virgin Greek olive oil
1 heaping teaspoon ground cumin or more to taste
1 teaspoon paprika
Cayenne or hot paprika or hot sauce to taste
DIRECTIONS
Place 3 cups of chickpeas and the garlic in a food processor and pulse until mealy.
Add the tahini and pulse to combine. Add half the lemon juice and pulse. Add the olive oil and spices and pulse on and off until a thick smooth paste forms. Dilute to desired consistency with water, 2 tablespoons at a time, pulsing, and adjust seasoning with additional spices, salt and/or lemon juice.
Serve the hummus in a bowl garnished with the remaining chickpeas, a sprinkling of paprika and a little olive oil drizzled on top. Serve with crudité or toasted pita wedges.
This recipe & photo comes to us from one of Kiki’s favorites, Diane Kochilas!
Kefi Life® Extra Virgin Olive Oil is cold extracted from 100% Koroneiki olives grown and harvested in the Kalamata region of Southern Peloponnese, Greece. Kefi L!fe EVOO is Packed with antioxidants and flavor.
It is characterized by its aromas of green grass, artichoke, and sweet almond with a mild peppery finish.