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Easy Homemade Hummus

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Easy Homemade Hummus
Prep: 5min Cook: 5min Serves: 6 Beginner
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A simple and delicious hummus recipe, perfect for beginners.

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup Tahini
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2-3 tbsp Water, to thin
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Combine all Chickpeas, Tahini, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Olive Oil, and Seasoning ingredients in a food processor.
  2. Process until smooth, adding Water a tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
  3. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  4. Serve with pita bread, vegetables, or crackers.

Creamy Homemade Hummus with Roasted Garlic

A slightly elevated hummus recipe featuring roasted garlic for deeper flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can Chickpeas, drained and rinsed, skins removed (optional)
  • 1 head Garlic, roasted
  • 1/3 cup Tahini, good quality
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil, for drizzling
  • 2-4 tbsp Ice water, to thin
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cumin
  • Pinch Paprika, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the head of Garlic, drizzle with Olive Oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-40 minutes, or until soft. Let cool slightly.
  2. Squeeze the roasted Garlic cloves out of their skins into a food processor.
  3. Add the Chickpeas, Tahini, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil and Seasoning to the food processor.
  4. Process until very smooth, adding Ice Water a tablespoon at a time until the desired creamy consistency is reached.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with Olive Oil, and sprinkle with Paprika.
  7. Serve with warm pita bread, fresh vegetables, or crackers.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food processor
  • Foil

Silky Smooth Hummus with Preserved Lemon and Toasted Pine Nuts

An elevated hummus recipe using dried chickpeas, homemade tahini, preserved lemon, and toasted pine nuts for a refined flavor and texture.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Dried chickpeas, soaked overnight
  • 1/2 cup Homemade tahini (see instructions)
  • 1 cup Sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/4 Preserved lemon, rind only, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil, high-quality extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil, for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup Pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 2-4 tbsp Ice water, to thin
  • 1/2 tsp Salt, fleur de sel preferred
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cumin, freshly ground

Instructions

  1. Soak the Chickpeas overnight in plenty of water.
  2. Drain and rinse the Chickpeas. Place in a pot, cover with fresh water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours, or until very tender. Drain and reserve some of the cooking liquid.
  3. To make the Tahini, lightly toast the Sesame Seed ingredients in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant. Let cool slightly. Grind in a high-speed blender or food processor with Olive Oil until smooth.
  4. In a high-speed blender, combine the cooked Chickpeas, Homemade Tahini, Preserved Lemon, Lemon Juice, Garlic, Olive Oil, and Seasoning.
  5. Blend until completely smooth, adding Ice Water a tablespoon at a time, and reserved Chickpea cooking liquid as needed, until a silky smooth texture is achieved. You may need to blend for several minutes.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  7. Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with Olive Oil, and sprinkle with Toasted Pine Nuts.
  8. Serve immediately with warm pita bread or crudités.

Equipment

  • High-speed blender
  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Food processor (optional)