Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Traditional Hummus 3.6 (16) 1 Review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 8, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email This traditional Middle Eastern dish that makes use of chickpeas can be served as a dip with vegetables and crackers or used as a spread on sandwiches. Ingredients 3 ½ cups Cooked Dried Chickpeas, or two 15.5 oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 clove garlic, smashed ¼ cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons tahini paste 1 teaspoon coarse salt ½ cup water ½ cup olive oil Directions In bowl of food processor combine chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and salt. Pulse to a thick paste. With motor running, slowly add water, then oil, in a slow stream. Taste and add more salt if needed. Rate it Print