Perfect Hummus
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
321 kcal
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Course
Condiments, Snacks
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Israeli
Perfect Hummus
Description
This hummus recipe starts with dried chickpeas soaked overnight and cooked with a pinch of baking soda to soften them thoroughly, resulting in a creamy base. After cooking, the beans are processed with tahini paste, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic, ground cumin, and salt. The reserved chickpea cooking water is added gradually to achieve the characteristic smooth and spreadable texture.
The flavor combines the nutty tahini and lemon brightness with gentle garlic and warm cumin undertones. The method ensures no large chunks remain for a smooth finish. Garnishes like a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of paprika, and fresh chopped parsley add subtle color and texture contrast.
Serve the hummus as a dip with toasted pita wedges, fresh vegetables, or crackers. It can be kept refrigerated for up to three days, maintaining its creamy consistency and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas rinsed then soaked overnight, dried garbanzo beans
- 1/2 cup tahini homemade paste
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1-2 cloves garlic , roughly chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin optional, ground
- 1/2 teaspoon salt , plus more to taste
- water reserved cooking water from garbanzo beans
- olive oil extra, for garnish
- paprika for garnish
- parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans. Place in a pot with water and bring to a boil. Add a teaspoon of baking soda if you're prone to gas. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and cook for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until the beans are very soft. Drain, reserving some of the bean water, and let the beans cool.
- Place the garbanzo beans in a food processor until no large chunks remain. Add the tahini paste, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and salt and process until smooth. Add some of the reserved bean water, a little at a time, as needed until the desired consistency is reached. Add salt to taste.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and make some swirly divots on the top. Drizzle some olive oil over it, sprinkle with some paprika and chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve with toasted pita wedges, vegetables or crackers.Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 209mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 35IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.3mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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