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a wide bowl of creamy hummus swirled and dusted with deep red smoked paprika, drizzled with olive oil, surrounded by fresh vegetables, on a stone surface, natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Smoked Paprika Hummus

Chickpea hummus that is perfectly smooth and blended with a touch of smoked paprika is finished with a drizzle of smoky olive oil.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans chickpeas drained
  • 0.25 cup tahini
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1.5 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 tbsp olive oil

Method
 

  1. Blend the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and 1 tablespoon smoked paprika until smooth.
  2. Add a splash of water if needed to reach a creamy texture.
  3. Spread the hummus in a shallow bowl.
  4. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and dust with the rest of the smoked paprika.
  5. Serve with veggies or pita.

Notes

For an extra smoky layer, char the garlic on the grill before blending.