Cyril Lignac's Authentic Hummus Recipe: Easy, Creamy, and Irresistible with Pita Bread

Never underestimate the power of hummus at your next gathering. This Lebanese mezze staple shines at aperitifs, barbecues, or brunches. Crafted from a smooth chickpea purée blended with tahini sesame paste, it delivers plant-based protein that tantalizes every palate. Skip store-bought versions of this Middle Eastern classic—master it at home with Cyril Lignac's proven recipe. The acclaimed chef shared this foolproof, quick-prep gem on M6's "Tous en Cuisine."

Recipe: Master Cyril Lignac's Gourmet Hummus

General Information

Preparation time: 12 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 200g cooked chickpeas
• 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 small green chilli, seeded and mashed
• 8 cl of tahini sauce
• 1 lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
• A few pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• Fine salt

Preparation Steps:

1. Keep aside 2 tablespoons of chickpeas for garnish.
2. Pour the rest of the chickpeas into the blender and start blending.
3. Pour in the mashed garlic, the chilli then a pinch of salt, the tahini sauce and the lemon juice. Mix then pour into the serving dish.
4. Make a wave with a spoon, pour in the olive oil, sprinkle with fine salt and parsley, add the pine nuts and finish with the whole chickpeas.
5. Enjoy with pita breads.

Bon appétit!

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