If you love spicy food and hummus, then you'll love this hummus Beiruti recipe! It has a subtle spiciness and it's so much better than the classic, simple hummus you are probably used to.
2canschickpeasI used 2x 14oz cans, rinsed and drained
½lemonjuiced
3Tbspstahini paste
3clovesgarlic
2Tbspextra virgin olive oil
½tspcumin powder
5Tbspsfresh parsleychopped
½red bell peppercut into tiny cubes
1tspchili flakesor more, to taste
sea saltto taste
Instructions
Put chickpeas into the food processor and process until smooth. Add the garlic cloves, cumin powder, salt and lemon juice, plus 2-3 tablespoons of water, 2 ice cubes and process even more until you get a perfectly smooth texture. Have patience. :) The longer you process it the smoother it gets. I let mine blend for 5 minutes.
Add the tahini paste when the hummus is smooth. Pulse a couple of times until it is incorporated.
Move the hummus to a large bowl. Add the chopped parsley, red bell pepper, and chili flakes. Mix well by hand.
Serve with olive oil on top and garnish with red pepper, chili, and more parsley.