Chickpeas puree and tahini - hummus bi tahini

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The most famous Lebanese appetizer of all times! It consists of pureed chickpeas blended with tahini - sesame paste -, garlic and lemon juice. It is served with a drizzle of olive oil and pita bread.

Chickpeas puree and tahini - hummus bi tahini

The most famous Lebanese appetizer of all times! It consists of pureed chickpeas blended with tahini - sesame paste -, garlic and lemon juice. It is served with a drizzle of olive oil and pita bread.

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Ingredients

10 minutes
4 persons
  1. 2 cupscanned chickpeas
  2. 5 tablespoonstahini, sesame paste
  3. 3 clovesgarlic, crushed
  4. 4 tablespoonslemon juice
  5. 1 teaspoonsalt

Cooking Instructions

10 minutes
  1. 1

    Drain the chickpeas and blend them in a food processor until you get a smooth paste.

  2. 2

    In a big bowl, dilute the tahini paste with 1 tablespoon of warm water. Add the crushed garlic, lemon juice and salt. Mix well until you get a whitish liquid sauce.

  3. 3

    Add the chickpeas paste to the sauce and mix well. Adjust lemon juice and salt to taste.

  4. 4

    Serve in a shallow dish with a drizzle of olive oil and pita bread.

  5. 5

    Garnish with mint leaves, a sprinkle of cumin or some whole chickpeas.

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