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Hummus

Lebanese · Middle East & North Africa Top Pick STOVETOP
9/10

Creamy chickpea dip with tahini, lemon, and garlic — the universal mezze.

Vegetarian Small Plate & Appetizer Home Cook Friendly Vegan N Nut-Free E Egg-Free G Gluten-Free

Why It Works

Peeling chickpeas and using ice-cold water while blending creates impossibly smooth texture.

Key Ingredients

chickpeas tahini lemon garlic olive oil cumin

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