Spicy Hummus with Middle Eastern Twist

This recipe for Spicy Hummus is a delightful blend of flavors that combines the flavor of Middle Eastern spices with the traditional chickpea dip. This recipe, which is ideal as an appetizer or snack, gives your typical hummus a twist.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans 15 oz each chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• Middle Eastern spices blend cumin, coriander, sumac for extra flavor

Instructions:

In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, cumin, cayenne pepper, paprika, and a pinch of salt

Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed

Taste and adjust the seasonings, adding more salt or lemon juice if desired

Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and create a well in the center with the back of a spoon

Drizzle olive oil into the well and sprinkle with the Middle Eastern spices blend

Garnish with chopped parsley

Serve with pita bread or vegetable sticks

Enjoy your Spicy Hummus with a Middle Eastern twist!