Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Spiced-Up Hummus 3.7 (60) 2 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Yield: Makes 3 cups (1/3 cup per serving) Chickpeas are full of fiber. Toasted whole-grain pita is great for scooping up hummus. Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained, reserving ¼ cup of the liquid ¼ cup tahini (sesame paste) ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, crushed ¼ teaspoon ground star anise (optional) ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped, plus whole leaves for garnish (optional) 1 plum tomato, peeled, seeded, and very finely chopped 2 scallions, very thinly sliced Coarse salt and ground pepper Directions In a food processor, combine beans and reserved bean liquid, tahini, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, star anise (if using), ginger, and cumin; puree until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl and stir in cilantro, tomato, and scallions; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons oil over the top of the hummus. Before serving, garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired. Print