Egyptian Hummus

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Looking to add a unique twist to your hummus? Try this authentic Egyptian hummus recipe that will take your taste buds on a delightful journey. Made with simple ingredients like chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, this creamy dip is packed with flavors that are distinct to Egyptian cuisine. The combination of the smooth texture and the rich, nutty taste of tahini makes this hummus recipe truly exceptional. It can be enjoyed as a dip with pita bread or used as a spread in sandwiches.

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Egyptian hummus recipe details

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Traditional hummus dip. This tastes almost identical to the high quality hummus that is served at most Mediterranean restaurants. Scoop it up with pita bread or whatever best fits your taste! =)
Ready in: 30 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 20

• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans garbanzo beans (chick peas)
• 1 cup water
• Juice from 2 lemons
• 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed butter)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• sprinkle paprika
• salt

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 20 mins

1. Place all ingredients, EXCEPT the olive oil and paprika, into a blender and blend on high until it is pureed – about 5 minutes. Do not use a food processor as it will not puree the mix. Transfer to a bowl, then salt to taste. Lastly, drizzle the olive oil on top, then garnish with paprika.