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Hummus

Hummus

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans chickpeas Save the brine of 1 can.
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ pomegranate
  • salt

Instructions
 

  • Drain the chickpeas and set aside the brine from one can. Add the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, 4 tbsp of chickpea brine and 1 tbsp of olive oil to a food processor bowl or a simple bowl if you are using a hand blender.
  • Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth. If you feel that the hummus is too dry or too thick, add more chickpea brine and blend the mixture again.
  • Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle 1 tbsp of olive oil on top. Take the pomegranate seeds and springle them on top of the hummus. Serve with crackers, carrots, celery or other vegetables.

Notes

  • You can safely store hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Keyword Quick & Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian