Lebanese · PANTRYHOP RECIPE
Hummus Bi Tahini
15 minutes · 6 servings · vegan
The best-known Lebanese dip, here made quickly with canned chickpeas.
Ingredients
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- 2 cans (15 oz/400 g each) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Let’s make it
- Blend chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and 1/4 cup water until smooth.
- Add more water a little at a time until creamy.
- Taste and adjust salt or lemon.
- Spoon into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.
- kidTip: Serve with soft pita triangles so children can scoop without mess.
Serve with soft pita triangles so children can scoop without mess.
Cooking time varies with equipment and batch size. Follow school allergy rules for children’s meals; keep perishable lunches cold.
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