Eating hummus with pita bread from Syrian stores in Paterson is one of my favorite childhood memories. My Mom’s family is 100% Syrian and I’m thankful to have grown up learning to cook Syrian food alongside her and my grandparents. Every Sunday, the ENTIRE extended family would gather around a long table eating delicious Syrian food!
As a mom to teenage boys, it’s important to me to keep these traditions going, so hummus is ALWAYS in my fridge as a “go-to” healthy snack for them.
1/2 cup EVOO
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin
1/3 cup tahini
Blend ingredients in blender until smooth (~30 seconds)
1 can chickpeas - drained and rinsed (save the juice)
Add chickpeas and blend…if it’s too thick add a little chickpea juice until smooth! I like to mix around with a spoon while blending to make it super smooth…but be careful not to hit the blades :)
Spoon into a bowl and sprinkle with paprika, chopped parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil. Eat with pita bread or chips, or your favorite veggies!
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