Wayne Gisslen

Hummus (Chickpea Dip)

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Preparation info

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    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition
Professional Cooking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

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Ingredients

U.S. METRIC INGREDIENTS
1 lb

Method

  1. Purée the chickpeas with the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil.
  2. If necessary, thin the purée with a little water or additional lemon juice, depending on the taste.
  3. Season with salt to taste and with cayenne.
  4. Chill at least 1 hour to allow the flavors time to blend.
  5. Spoon the hummus into serving bowls. Drizzle additional ol

Per 1 fl oz (29.57 mL): Calories, 80; Protein, 3 g; Fat, 6 g (63% cal.); Cholesterol, 0 mg; Carbohydrates, 5 g; Fiber, 2 g; Sodium, 0 mg.