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Smooth garlic hummus

When asked to feed a crowd of hummus lovers, try my version of smooth garlic hummus: incredibly silky, nourished with the best tahini, and interspersed with large bites of raw, pungent garlic. The overall result is unforgettable, authentic and incredibly satisfying.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 179 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern , Israeli

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chickpeas soaked in water for 12 hours
  • 1 whole onion peeled
  • ¼ cup good raw tahini
  • 1 lemon juice of
  • 4 garlic cloves minced finely
  • salt + pepper to taste
For serving:
  • fruity extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • Za’atar to taste
  • sumac to taste

Instructions

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  1. 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.)
  2. Once cooked, remove chickpeas from liquid using a slotted spoon, reserving about ½ cup chickpeas for later. Reserve liquid.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

  • What tahini to use: The Dove tahini is my favourite, and I bring it with me from Israel each time I go. If shopping local, steer clear of Greek tahini; I've had good results with the Arabic tahini in a white jar with an orange lid, but I encourage you to try different ones and find your favourite
  • The Dove tahini is my favourite, and I bring it with me from Israel each time I go. If shopping local, steer clear of Greek tahini; I've had good results with the Arabic tahini in a white jar with an orange lid, but I encourage you to try different ones and find your favourite

Nutrition Information

Calories 179kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 10mg (0%) Potassium 278mg (8%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 28IU (1%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179

% 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.