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Silky Hummus with Tahini
appetizer pareve easy

Silky Hummus with Tahini

Creamy, smooth homemade hummus that rivals any restaurant. The secret is peeling the chickpeas and using plenty of lemon juice. Inspired by Israeli street food.

15 min

15 prep

8 servings

Yael Ben-David

vegan vegetarian gluten-free
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Drain and rinse canned chickpeas. For extra silky hummus, rub chickpeas between towels to remove skins.

  2. 2

    Blend chickpeas, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor until powdery.

  3. 3

    Add tahini and blend 1 minute.

  4. 4

    With processor running, add ice water tablespoon by tablespoon until smooth and light.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and cumin.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a plate, create a well in the center.

  7. 7

    Drizzle with good olive oil, sprinkle smoked paprika, and garnish with fresh parsley.

  8. 8

    Serve with warm pita.

Ingredients

For 8 servings

  • 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas
  • 4 tablespoons tahini paste
  • Juice of 2 large lemons
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4-6 tablespoons ice water
  • Gefen Olive Oil to drizzle
  • Pereg Smoked Paprika to garnish
  • Fresh parsley
  • Salt to taste