Levantine Hummus Plate (Printable)

Smooth blend of chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and spices for a vibrant Levantine culinary experience.

# What You Need:

→ Chickpeas

01 - 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)

→ Tahini Mixture

02 - ⅓ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 3 tablespoons cold water

→ Seasonings

06 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
07 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste

→ Garnish

08 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
09 - ½ teaspoon sweet paprika or sumac
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Directions:

01 - Add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, cold water, cumin, and salt into a food processor.
02 - Process the mixture until ultra-smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. If too thick, add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved.
03 - Taste and add more salt or lemon juice if preferred.
04 - Spoon the hummus into a shallow serving dish, creating a swirl or well in the center with the back of a spoon.
05 - Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with paprika or sumac, and scatter chopped parsley on top.
06 - Serve immediately alongside warm pita bread, fresh vegetables, or as part of a mezze platter.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes and tastes like you've been simmering something all day.
  • One blender does everything, so cleanup is as easy as the cooking.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, which means it works for almost any gathering without explanation.
02 -
  • Tahini can separate if it sits—that layer of oil on top is normal and just gets stirred back in, but if your tahini tastes bitter, it's old and past its time.
  • Peeling the chickpeas before blending changes the whole game; it takes time but gives you hummus so silky it feels wrong, and once you've done it, store-bought will taste grainy by comparison.
03 -
  • Don't skip the cold water—it's not just about consistency; it aerates the hummus and makes it feel lighter and more luxurious on your tongue.
  • If your food processor is small, blend in batches; overcrowding means uneven blending and a bumpy texture instead of silk.
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