{"id":"b111de71-f9cb-4dd5-84ba-4c4e33026601","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/b111de71-f9cb-4dd5-84ba-4c4e33026601","source_url":"https://www.loveandlemons.com/hummus-recipe/","title":"BEST Hummus","description":"Try this hummus recipe once, and you'll never go back to buying it at the store! Served with fresh veggies and pita, it's a delicious appetizer or snack.","servings":8,"servings_text":"8","prep_time":"PT5M","total_time":"PT5M","image_url":"https://cdn.loveandlemons.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/hummus-500x500.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1½ cups cooked chickpeas (drained and rinsed)","item":"cooked chickpeas","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"drained and rinsed"},{"text":"⅓ cup smooth tahini*","item":"smooth tahini*","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil","item":"extra-virgin olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (plus more to taste)","item":"fresh lemon juice","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"plus more to taste"},{"text":"1  garlic clove","item":"garlic clove","quantity":1},{"text":"½ teaspoon sea salt","item":"sea salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"5 tablespoons water (or as needed to blend)","item":"water","quantity":5,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or as needed to blend"},{"text":"Paprika, red pepper flakes, and/or fresh parsley","item":"Paprika, red pepper flakes, and/or fresh parsley"},{"text":"Warm pita bread  (and/or veggies, for serving)","item":"Warm pita bread","preparation":"and/or veggies, for serving"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a high-speed blender, place the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Use the blender baton to blend until very smooth, adding water as needed to blend, and/or to reach your desired consistency."},{"number":2,"text":"Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with paprika, red pepper flakes, and/or fresh parsley. Serve with warm pita and veggies, as desired."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:08:28.109056+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:08:28.109056+00:00"}