Smooth garlic hummus
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
179 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Israeli
Smooth garlic hummus
Description
Smooth garlic hummus features chickpeas soaked overnight and simmered gently with onion until falling apart, then combined with tahini, freshly squeezed lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for a smooth consistency. The slow cooking softens the chickpeas thoroughly, enabling a creamy texture when blended.
The flavor balances the nuttiness of tahini with the sharpness of garlic and brightness from lemon juice. Drizzling with fruity extra virgin olive oil and topping with za’atar and sumac adds herbal and tangy notes, enhancing the dish's complexity.
This hummus is typically served warm, accompanied by fresh pita bread or crisp vegetables for dipping. Its rich but balanced texture makes it a versatile dip for casual or more formal occasions.
Selecting a quality tahini, preferably raw and smooth like the Dove brand or other Arabic tahinis, can influence the hummus's flavor and mouthfeel. Avoid Greek tahini varieties for best results.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas soaked in water for 12 hours
- 1 onion peeled, whole
- ¼ cup tahini good, raw
- 1 lemon juice of
- 4 garlic minced finely, cloves
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For serving:
- extra virgin olive oil to taste, fruity
- Za’atar to taste
- sumac to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chickpeas and onion with enough water to cover, plus an additional 2 inches. Bring to a boil, cover and cook chickpeas on low heat until they are completely soft and fall apart at the lightest touch, about 2-2.5 hours, and most of the water has evaporated. (Be patient! If your chickpeas are really slow to cook, increase heat to low-medium, but no more than that! Low and slow is the key here.)
- Once cooked, remove chickpeas from liquid using a slotted spoon, reserving about ½ cup chickpeas for later. Reserve liquid.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic cloves and salt and pepper. Taste, and correct seasonings as needed. Hummus should be as smooth as possible - if consistency is too thick for you, thin out with water or chickpea cooking liquid, adding 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Serve hummus warm, drizzled with olive oil and topped with whole reserved chickpeas, za’atar and sumac. Hummus can be eaten with pita, crudites or with pieces of raw onions.
Notes
- Soak chickpeas for 12 hours before cooking for softer results.
- Cook chickpeas gently on low heat until very soft, about 2–2.5 hours, to achieve smooth texture.
- Adjust tahini choice for taste; raw, high-quality tahini like Dove brand is preferred.
- Serve warm with olive oil drizzle and spices like za’atar and sumac for added flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 278mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 28IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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