Authentic Syrian Hummus
A silky-smooth, nutty, and garlicky chickpea dip made the traditional Syrian way — blended with tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil, then garnished with paprika and parsley for the perfect creamy mezze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Syrian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas)
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 2–3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 3 tbsp ice-cold water (adjust as needed)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin (optional)
- For Garnish:
- Olive oil drizzle
- Paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Place chickpeas in a food processor and blend until powdery.
- Add tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and cumin (if using). Blend until smooth.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in cold water until the hummus reaches a creamy, fluffy consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Spoon into a shallow bowl, create a swirl with the back of a spoon, and drizzle olive oil over the top.
- Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with warm pita or fresh veggies.
Notes
- For ultra-smooth hummus, peel the chickpeas before blending.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor balance.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Great as a dip, sandwich spread, or mezze platter element.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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