🥣 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (or 1 ½ cups cooked)
🍋 Juice of 1 large lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
🧄 1 clove garlic (minced)
🌿 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
🥄 3 tablespoons tahini
🛢 2 tablespoons olive oil
💧 ¼ cup water (or more for desired consistency)
🧂 ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
🌶 ¼ teaspoon black pepper
🥄 ½ teaspoon cumin (optional, for depth of flavor)
Instructions
📌 1. Blend the Base
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, olive oil, salt, and cumin.
- Blend for 30 seconds, then scrape down the sides.
📌 2. Add Freshness
- Add fresh dill and ¼ cup water, then blend again.
- Continue blending until smooth and creamy.
- Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed for a silkier texture.
📌 3. Taste & Adjust
- Add more lemon juice for tanginess, tahini for richness, or salt/pepper to taste.
📌 4. Serve & Enjoy!
- Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil.
- Garnish with extra dill, lemon zest, or a sprinkle of paprika.
- Serve with pita bread, crackers, or fresh veggies!
