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Serves: 8 This recipe will teach you how to make hummus like a
professional! No mezze is complete without a bowl of
hummus and some warm pita, but there are many other
ways to enjoy this delicious dip too! For example it’s amaz-
ing as a sandwich spread!

Classic Lemon Hummus

INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS

SNACK 3 cups cooked, 1. Combine the chickpeas and garlic in the bowl
peeled chickpeas
of a food processor. Purée until a smooth,
1–2 cloves garlic, powderlike mixture forms.
minced 2. With the processor running, add the ice cubes,
THE MEDITERRANEAN REFRESH ⅓ cup tahini paste 4 minutes. If the consistency is still too thick,
3–4 ice cubes
tahini paste, salt, and lemon juice. Blend for about

slowly add a little hot water with the processor
½ tsp. kosher salt
running, and blend until you reach the desired
1 lemon, juiced
silky-smooth consistency.
hot water (if needed)
3. Spread the hummus into a serving bowl and
early-harvest,
extra-virgin olive oil
chickpeas in the middle, if desired. Sprinkle the
ground sumac add a generous drizzle of oil. Place a few
sumac powder on top. Enjoy with warm pita
powder, to taste wedges and your favorite vegetables. Store in the
refrigerator for up to 5 days, if desired.

NUTRITION DATA FOR 1 SERVING:
Calories 176kcal Sodium 153mg
Total Carbohydrates 19g Potassium 74mg
Protein 7g Dietary Fiber 0.9g
Total Fat 9g Sugars 3g
Saturated Fat 4g Vitamin A 4% Daily Value
Monounsaturated Fat 1g Vitamin C 6% Daily Value
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g Calcium 17% Daily Value
Trans Fat 3g Iron 13% Daily Value
Cholesterol 0.0mg

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