Description
Creamy Lebanese hummus blends Middle Eastern tradition with sweet agave and zesty lemon, creating a smooth, silky dip that elevates classic chickpea goodness. Cool Mediterranean flavors invite warm pita bread and fresh herbs, making you crave another scoop of this irresistible spread.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces/425 grams) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) tahini
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) agave syrup
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) paprika
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Drain and rinse chickpeas thoroughly, ensuring no excess liquid remains.
- Place chickpeas, tahini, agave syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, and salt into a food processor.
- Pulse the mixture for 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides periodically to ensure even blending.
- With the processor running, slowly stream olive oil into the mixture until a creamy, smooth texture develops.
- Continue processing for an additional minute to achieve a silky, uniform consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding extra salt, lemon juice, or agave syrup to balance flavors.
- Transfer the hummus to a decorative serving bowl, using a spatula to create elegant swirls.
- Garnish the surface with a light dusting of paprika and freshly chopped parsley.
- Drizzle a small amount of extra virgin olive oil on top for enhanced presentation and flavor.
- Serve immediately with warm pita bread, crisp vegetable sticks, or traditional Lebanese flatbread.
Notes
- Sweeten the hummus subtly with agave syrup, creating a unique twist on traditional recipes that adds depth without overwhelming sweetness.
- Use room temperature chickpeas for smoother blending and ensure maximum creaminess by removing chickpea skins before processing.
- Adjust olive oil gradually to control texture, aiming for silky consistency that’s neither too thick nor runny.
- For dietary variations, swap tahini with sunflower seed butter for nut-free version or add roasted garlic for deeper, richer flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Lebanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 224 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 296 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg