Hummus with Seasoning that make it 5-star

Ingredients:

• 2 cups canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas)

• 1/3 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)

• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)

• 1 small garlic clove, minced

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

• Salt to taste

• 2-3 tablespoons water (as needed for consistency)

• Paprika and fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Blend the Ingredients:

• In a food processor, combine the tahini and lemon juice. Process for about 1 minute until the mixture is well blended and creamy. This step helps to "whip" the tahini, making the hummus smooth and creamy.

• Add the minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, and a pinch of salt to the whipped tahini and lemon juice. Process for another 30 seconds, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

• Add half of the chickpeas to the food processor and process for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl, then add the remaining chickpeas and process until thick and smooth, 1-2 minutes more.

1. Adjust Consistency:

• With the food processor running, slowly add 2-3 tablespoons of water until the hummus reaches your desired creamy consistency.

1. Season to Taste:

• Taste the hummus and add additional salt, lemon juice, or cumin to taste. Blend for a few more seconds to combine.

1. Serve:

• Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with a little extra-virgin olive oil and garnish with paprika and fresh parsley, if desired. Serve with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or your favorite dippers.

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Cowboy Crunch Hummus

Ingredients:

• Traditional hummus base

• 1 tablespoon Cowboy Crunch seasoning

Instructions:

• Prepare the traditional hummus base as described above.

• Add 1 tablespoon of Cowboy Crunch seasoning to the hummus and blend until well incorporated.

• Serve as directed, garnished with a sprinkle of Cowboy Crunch seasoning on top.

Wilde Garlek Hummus

Ingredients:

• Traditional hummus base

• 1 tablespoon Wilde Garlek seasoning

Instructions:

• Prepare the traditional hummus base as described above.

• Add 1 tablespoon of Wilde Garlek seasoning to the hummus and blend until well incorporated.

• Serve as directed, garnished with a sprinkle of Wilde Garlek seasoning on top.

Creole Hummus

Ingredients:

• Traditional hummus base

• 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning

Instructions:

• Prepare the traditional hummus base as described above.

• Add 1 tablespoon of Creole seasoning to the hummus and blend until well incorporated.

• Serve as directed, garnished with a sprinkle of Creole seasoning on top.

Royals Garden

Ingredients:

• Traditional hummus base

• 1 tablespoon Royals Garden seasoning

Instructions:

• Prepare the traditional hummus base as described above.

• Add 1 tablespoon of Royals Garden seasoning to the hummus and blend until well incorporated.

• Serve as directed, garnished with a sprinkle of Royals Garden seasoning on top.
  

Eastern Mediterranean

Ingredients:

• Traditional hummus base

• 1 tablespoon Eastern Mediterranean seasoning

Instructions:

• Prepare the traditional hummus base as described above.

• Add 1 tablespoon of Eastern Mediterranean seasoning to the hummus and blend until well incorporated.

• Serve as directed, garnished with a sprinkle of Eastern Mediterranean seasoning on top.