Hummus
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
7 mins
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Total Time
7 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
108 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Hummus
Description
Hummus is prepared by boiling chickpeas with baking soda until they become very soft, then blending them with tahini paste, fresh lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and kosher salt. The use of baking soda helps to break down the chickpeas more quickly, yielding a smoother texture. The mixture is pureed and gradually thinned with ice water until it reaches a creamy, spoonable consistency. The final touch includes a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkling paprika and chopped parsley for garnish.
The flavor balances the earthiness of chickpeas with brightness from lemon and a mild garlic kick, all enriched by tahini’s nutty creaminess. The texture is smooth yet substantial enough for dipping.
This hummus pairs well with pita bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetable sticks, commonly served as an appetizer or snack. Its refrigeration life allows for preparation ahead of time, maintaining freshness up to five days.
Ingredients
- 15 oz chickpeas rinsed and drained, canned
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup tahini paste
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic chopped (or 1 large clove, small cloves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 to 4 tablespoons water ice
- olive oil garnish, drizzle, sprinkle, chopped fresh parsley
- paprika
- parsley
- pita bread for serving, cut up veggies
- Pita chips
- vegetables
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the chickpeas and baking soda. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for 20 minutes or until the chickpeas are mushy. Drain the chickpeas and rinse with cold water so they cool down.
- In a food processor, add the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and salt. Blend until pureed, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- With the machine running, slowly pour in the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the hummus is creamy and smooth. I usually use 4 tablespoons of ice water.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. You may need to add more lemon or salt.
- Scrape the hummus into a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with paprika and garnish with a little fresh parsley. Serve with pita bread, pita chips, or cut up veggies
Notes
- Store hummus in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 108 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 108kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 579mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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