Description
This homemade hummus recipe is super easy to make and comes together in just a few minutes. It is creamy and delicious! And, it’s the perfect dip appetizer or add-on to sandwiches, wraps and salads.
Ingredients
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- 1 can Organic Garbanzo Beans (i.e. Chickpeas), drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup Mighty Sesame Co. Organic Tahini (Creamy, Squeezable & Ready)
- 1-2 Lemons, freshly squeezed juice (I used 1 1/2)
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt, Fine Grain
- 4 tbsp Cold Water, or more
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (good quality), for drizzling
- Add-ons: Warm pita bread, naan, crackers, veggies
Instructions
- Purée: To a food processor, add the garbanzo beans and purée until they become powder-like; scraping the sides down if necessary.
- Blend: Add the tahini, lemon juice, garlic and salt and blend. While blending, through the top, pour one tablespoon of water in at a time. Continue blending for about 3-5 minutes.
- Taste for seasoning: Taste and adjust by adding more lemon juice or salt.
- Drizzle: Remove the hummus to a bowl and lightly drizzle with some olive oil and spices of choice (paprika, cumin, fresh herbs, etc. etc.).
- How to serve: Serve cold or at room temperature. Enjoy with naan, pita bread, crackers and/or your favorite veggies.
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- If possible, use all organic ingredients.
- Fresh Lemon Juice: There is no substitution here. Since there are only a handful of ingredients for this recipe, we need to use the best and freshest.
- Garlic: For this recipe, please use fresh garlic for the best flavor. The garlic in the jar just won’t give the same great taste. Heads up: if your garlic bulb is dry and comes apart easily that means it’s not fresh, and you need to buy another one.
- Cold Water: This ingredient is crucial in making a creamy and fluffy hummus. It is a must! So either use really cold water, or add some ice cubes to your water. (I use approximately four tablespoons here, but you may need more).
- Preparation: If making for a group, maybe remove the skins first. However, if it’s just a snack or appetizer for your home, feel free to leave the skins on. (Removing the skins just yields to an even more smooth texture).
- Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or you can freeze it as well. Just make sure you leave enough room in the container, because the contents will expand. Frozen hummus will last up to 3 months.
- Category: Add-On, Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern