Traditional Hummus

Name: Traditional Hummus
Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or two cups cooked from dried); 3 garlic cloves, peeled; 14 cup fresh lemon juice; 12 teaspoon salt; 14 cup Greek yogurt, plain; 12 cup tahini paste; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 fresh mint leaves

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or two cups cooked from dried)
3 garlic cloves, peeled
14 cup fresh lemon juice
12 teaspoon salt
14 cup Greek yogurt, plain
12 cup tahini paste
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 fresh mint leaves

Directions

1

In a food processor fitted with a chopping blade, blend chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, and salt for 2 minutes or until smooth.
2

Scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl with a rubber spatula.
3

Add Greek yogurt, tahini paste, and extra-virgin olive oil and blend for 1 minute or until creamy and well combined.
4

Add mint leaves, and pulse for 30 seconds or until you see little specks of green mint throughout.
5

Serve, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.