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Lebanon
Lebanon · Levantine / Middle Eastern
Hummus
A creamy chickpea and tahini hummus with lemon, garlic and olive oil, built as a naturally plant-based classic recipe with clear sesame guidance.
- Levantine / Middle Eastern
- 10 min total time
- 4 base servings
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Adapted for 4 servingsVersion
Active version: ClassicAllergens & avoidances
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Classic
A classic chickpea hummus with tahini, lemon, garlic and olive oil.
The classic recipe is naturally vegan, but contains sesame from tahini. It is not declared gluten-free by default; check labels if you need to avoid gluten.
This version
- Classic
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Version
Contains
Ingredients
- 240 g cooked chickpeas Drain and rinse before blending.
- 40 g tahini Tahini is made from sesame.
- 30 ml lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove
- 30 ml olive oil
- 40 ml cold water Add gradually until the hummus is creamy.
- 3 g fine salt
- 2 g ground cumin, optional
- 1 pinch paprika or parsley for serving, optional
Cooking method
Preparation
- Drain the chickpeas
Drain and rinse the cooked chickpeas well. Rub off loose skins if you want an extra smooth texture.
- Blend the base
Add the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cumin to a food processor or blender.
- Loosen with cold water
Blend while adding the cold water gradually until the hummus turns smooth and creamy.
- Adjust the seasoning
Taste and add more lemon juice or salt if needed.
- Serve
Spoon into a bowl and finish with olive oil and paprika or parsley.
Frequently asked questions
Does hummus contain sesame?
Yes. This hummus uses tahini, which is made from sesame, and there is no sesame-free compatible version in this recipe yet.
Is classic hummus vegan?
Yes. The listed classic version is naturally vegan because it uses chickpeas, tahini, lemon, garlic and olive oil.
Can I change the number of servings?
Yes. Use the Recipyx servings buttons and the ingredient amounts will scale from the base recipe.
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