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Hummus

By America's Test Kitchen

Published on August 22, 2007

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Serves 8 to 10 (Makes about 2 cups)

Hummus

Ingredients

(15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed1 medium clove garlic,minced or pressed through a garlic press¾ teaspoon table salt pinch cayenne pepper 3 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 large lemon¼ cup tahini ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup water

Before You Begin

Tahini can be found in Middle Eastern markets as well as many supermarkets. It's usually sold in jars. Serve the hummus with pita chips or fresh pita breads cut into wedges, or with crudités.

Instructions

  1. Process all of the ingredients in a food processor until smooth, about 40 seconds. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until the flavors meld, at least 30 minutes; serve cold. (The hummus can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.)
Hummus

Hummus

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Yield

Serves 8 to 10 (Makes about 2 cups)

Ingredients

(15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium clove garlic,minced or pressed through a garlic press
¾ teaspoon table salt
pinch cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
¼ cup tahini
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup water

Ingredients

(15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium clove garlic,minced or pressed through a garlic press
¾ teaspoon table salt
pinch cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
¼ cup tahini
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup water

Ingredients

(15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 medium clove garlic,minced or pressed through a garlic press
¾ teaspoon table salt
pinch cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 large lemon
¼ cup tahini
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup water

Before You Begin

Tahini can be found in Middle Eastern markets as well as many supermarkets. It's usually sold in jars. Serve the hummus with pita chips or fresh pita breads cut into wedges, or with crudités.

Instructions

  1. Process all of the ingredients in a food processor until smooth, about 40 seconds. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill until the flavors meld, at least 30 minutes; serve cold. (The hummus can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.)

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