Description
This smoky hummus is a creamy and flavorful twist on traditional hummus, made with smoked paprika and a touch of liquid smoke for added depth. It’s a healthy, vegan-friendly dip perfect for snacks, appetizers, or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon liquid smoke
- 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water (to thin, as needed)
Instructions
- Add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and liquid smoke to a food processor or high-speed blender.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
- With the motor running, drizzle in cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and optionally drizzle with olive oil and a sprinkle of smoked paprika before serving.
Notes
- For extra smooth hummus, peel the chickpeas before blending.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Adjust the amount of liquid smoke based on your taste preference.
- Serve with pita chips, fresh veggies, or as a sandwich spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
