Creamy Traditional Lebanese Hummus

This traditional Lebanese hummus recipe is a smooth and creamy dip.

Creamy Traditional Lebanese Hummus [Vegan]

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas also known as garbanzo beans (15 oz/drained)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 1 cloves garlic
• 1 pinch salt
• 2 ice cubes

Preparation

1. In a medium bowl, soak one can of drained chickpeas (garbanzo beans) in 1 teaspoon of baking soda for five minutes. After five minutes, gently rub the shells off of the garbanzo beans. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. 1 can chickpeas also known as garbanzo beans (15 oz/drained), 1 teaspoon baking soda
2. Place the shelled garbanzo beans in a food processor. Use the pulse function for 3 - 5 minutes until the beans form a rough paste.
3. Add the lemon juice (1/4 cup), tahini (2 tablespoons), garlic (1 clove), and salt (pinch) to the garbanzo bean paste. Continue to use the food processor, use the pulse function until smooth. 2 tablespoons tahini, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 cloves garlic, 1 pinch salt
4. Add two ice cubes to the hummus mixture in the food processor and and pulse until smooth. This takes about 2 - 3 minutes depending on your food processor.
5. The traditional way to serve Lebanese hummus is on a plate, then using the back of a spoon, carve out 1 - 2 wells. Fill the wells with extra vergin olive oil. Lebanese also dust paprika on the side of the hummus for decoration.

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