Hummus with Crudités

Hummus with Crudités

Hummus with crudités takes ten minutes and no cooking at all: blended chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and whatever vegetables are on hand. D.O.P. Monti Iblei 04's clean, bright lift is what makes a simple version taste like more than the sum of its parts.

Ingredients

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 1/4 cup D.O.P. Monti Iblei 04, plus more for serving
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Salt, to taste
  • Carrots, cucumber and bell peppers, for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine the chickpeas, tahini, D.O.P. Monti Iblei 04, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a food processor.
  2. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides, then, with the machine running, drizzle in the reserved chickpea liquid a tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches a light, creamy consistency.
  3. Taste and adjust with more salt or lemon juice as needed.
  4. Spread the hummus onto a plate or shallow bowl, using the back of a spoon to create a swirl pattern.
  5. Finish with a generous final drizzle of D.O.P. Monti Iblei 04 and serve with raw carrots, cucumber, and bell peppers for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving size 1 serving with vegetables
Calories 311
Total fat 20g
Saturated fat 3g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 337mg
Carbohydrates 26g
Dietary fiber 8g
Sugars 5g
Protein 9g

Nutrition information is an estimate calculated from the ingredients listed and may vary based on the specific products used. It is not intended as medical or dietary advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get smooth hummus?

Blend longer than feels necessary, that's what gets you the smoothest texture.

How long does homemade hummus keep?

About a week in the fridge.

How else can I use this hummus?

Spread on sandwiches or as a base for a grain bowl.

What You'll Need

A dark olive-green glass bottle of D.O.P Monti Iblei 04 by Frantoio Galioto
D.O.P. Monti Iblei N° 04 $47.99 Shop this bottle →

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