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A smooth and creamy homemade hummus made in the blender with chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and lemon, perfect for dipping pita and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients:
- 1-15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp of salt
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 tbsp water, or as needed to blend
- Optional seasonings: Red pepper flakes, paprika and fresh parsley
- Pita and/or assorted eye-healthy vegetables for serving
Directions:
- In high-speed blender or food processor, place chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt. Blend until smooth scraping sides as needed. Add water a tablespoon at a time until desired texture and consistency are reached.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as you prefer
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with paprika, red pepper flakes, and/or fresh parsley.
- Serve with warm pita and veggies, as desired.
- Leftovers keep in refrigerator for 1 week or more.
Serves 8
About BrightFocus Foundation
BrightFocus Foundation is a premier global nonprofit funder of research to defeat Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Since its inception more than 50 years ago, BrightFocus and its flagship research programs—Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Macular Degeneration Research, and National Glaucoma Research—has awarded more than $300 million in research grants to scientists around the world, catalyzing thousands of scientific breakthroughs, life-enhancing treatments, and diagnostic tools. We also share the latest research findings, expert information, and resources to empower the millions impacted by these devastating diseases. Learn more at brightfocus.org.
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