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Spicy Hummus Beiruti

Lebanese-style hummus with chickpeas, fresh parsley, diced red bell pepper, and chili flakes. Ready in 15 minutes, fully vegan and gluten-free.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Choose Serving Size 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 cans chickpeas I used 2x 14oz cans, rinsed and drained
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 3 Tbsps tahini paste
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp cumin powder
  • 5 Tbsps fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper cut into tiny cubes
  • 1 tsp chili flakes or more, to taste
  • sea salt to 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.

Notes

Stir parsley and red pepper in by hand after blending - do not blend them or the hummus will turn green. For the smoothest texture, remove chickpea skins before blending.