Appetizer for 12

Classic Hummus

Name: Classic Hummus
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 1/2 oz) chickpeas; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 cup sesame tahini; 2 cloves garlic; heaping 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp salt; 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional); 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley (optional); paprika (optional)

$1.61for 420 minServes 12

Chickpeas blend with tahini, lemon, garlic, and spices into a smooth, creamy dip without cooking.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Canned beans, 31 oz$0.09/oz typical	31 oz	$2.79Typical price
	Juice, 2 oz$0.04/oz typical	2 oz	$0.08Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 1.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	1.25 oz	$0.79Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.02Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.82

Swaps

Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
12servings as written
$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$0.40 per serving$1.61 for 4

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Ingredients

2 cans (15 1/2 oz) chickpeas
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup sesame tahini
2 cloves garlic
heaping 1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley (optional)
paprika (optional)

Steps

Drain and rinse the chickpeas under cold water.
Blend the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt in a food processor.
Add water one tablespoon at a time and blend until smooth and creamy.
Blend in the olive oil, if using, and adjust the texture with more water.
Stir in the parsley, if using, and sprinkle with paprika, if desired.

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