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easy hummus recipe garnished with cucumbers, tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and cilantro

3-Minute Hummus (Mediterranean Dip)

Shana Thomas
Make this homemade easy hummus recipe and serve with veggies, crackers, or with your next nourishing bowl. It's healthy and wholesome!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Course Dips & Sauces
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 8
Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 15 oz canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans) drained with liquid reserved 
  • 1/3 cup chickpea liquid add more as needed
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 2 roasted garlic cloves can sub for raw garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Add the ingredients to your instant pot blender, high-powered blender, or food processor, and secure the lid. 
  • Select the "Med Blend" setting and blend for 1 minute. Next, select  "High" and blend for 1-2 additional minutes, or your desired texture is reached. Use the tamper as needed.
  • Press "Cancel" to stop blending. Feel free to add more chickpea liquid (aka aquafaba), if you like, for a softer texture. 
  • Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl and garnish with red chili flakes, parsley, or veggies.

Notes

Optional: garnish with oil, parsley, red chili flakes, & veggies of your choice. 
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