Hummus with Tahini Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
12 1/3
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Calories
231 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Hummus with Tahini Recipe
Description
The Hummus with Tahini Recipe uses canned garbanzo beans that are blended in a food processor with extra virgin olive oil, tahini paste, fresh lemon juice, and garlic. Roasted garlic and roasted jalapeño are optional ingredients that add subtle sweetness and mild spiciness, respectively. The mixture is processed gradually, adding olive oil to achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
The recipe emphasizes careful seasoning with salt and pepper, and tasting during preparation to balance the flavors. Using canned beans simplifies the process, while soaking dried beans for several hours beforehand (with baking soda) can yield a creamier result if preferred.
This hummus works well as a snack, appetizer, or ingredient in wraps and salads. Variations with the optional ingredients can customize the flavor profile from mild to a bit spicier.
Removing chickpea skins is noted as an optional step that may slightly affect creaminess but is not critical to the final texture.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. garbanzo beans canned, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 head garlic or 3+ cloves, raw, roasted, optional
- 1 jalapeno pepper roasted, optional
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
- pepper pinch
Instructions
- Add garbanzo beans to a food processor and process for about 30 seconds. Then gradually add in olive oil, starting with only 1/2 cup first.
- Then add in the tahini, lemon juice, roasted garlic and roasted jalapeño. Process until smooth, adding more olive oil as needed to make it smooth and creamy. Add in salt and pepper to taste. BE SURE TO TASTE IT! Taste, add and adjust ingredients and blend again until it's just right.
Notes
- Soaking dried chickpeas with baking soda for 8-10 hours before cooking helps achieve smoother hummus, though this step is optional.
- Reserving some liquid from canned garbanzo beans or adding water can loosen thick hummus consistency without making it runny.
- Removing the skins from garbanzo beans is optional but may slightly improve creaminess.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning gradually to get the best balance.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 121/3
Amount Per Serving
Calories 231 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.33cup | |
| Calories | 231kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3.2g | 6% |
| Fat | 20.9g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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