Traditional Middle Eastern Hummus

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Creamy chickpea puree with tahini, lemon, and garlic, served with fresh pita and vegetables. This Middle Eastern-inspired snack recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, blends Chickpeas, Tahini, Lemon into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Middle Eastern cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Drain 15 oz chickpeas and pulse with 1/4 cup tahini, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and 2 cloves garlic in a food processor until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp water as needed to reach a creamy consistency.
  3. Step 3: Serve hummus with 4 slices of warm pita bread and fresh vegetables like cucumber and carrots.

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