Winston's Hummus
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
5 servings
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Calories
209 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Winston's Hummus
Description
Winston's Hummus combines canned chickpeas with minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and tahini, blended together for a creamy, spreadable consistency. The chickpeas give a hearty base while tahini and olive oil add richness and depth. Garlic brings a pungent note, balanced by acidic lemon juice and seasoned simply with salt and black pepper. The blend should be processed to your preferred smoothness without requiring extra steps like peeling the chickpeas, which this recipe notes as optional but unnecessary.
This hummus is ready to serve immediately or can be chilled for a few days, making it practical for planning ahead. It's typically eaten as a dip with raw vegetables like carrots and celery, or pita chips for a crunchy contrast. The flavor and texture adapt well to various dippers, lending flexibility to the serving options.
The method stresses rinsing canned chickpeas well to remove excess sodium or canning liquids, ensuring a fresher taste. It also suggests prepping in batches if doubling or tripling to avoid overwhelming your food processor, preserving the desired texture. The recipe relies on pantry staples and quick assembly, suitable for those wanting a classic hummus without specialized ingredients or lengthy prep.
Ingredients
- 15 oz. chickpeas canned, rinsed and drained
- 3 cloves garlic minced (about 1 ½ teaspoons)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Dippers
- carrot halved (or baby carrots
- Pita chips
- watermelon radish
- celery sticks
Instructions
- Open the can of chickpeas, and pour them into a colander. Drain and rinse thoroughly before proceeding.
- Add the chickpeas, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and tahini to the food processor. You don't need to de-shell the beans, though if you want to do this, feel free. We've found it adds a lot more work, and we cannot really tell a difference after everything is blended.
- Blend until smooth, or the consistency of your liking.
- Taste, then season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Consume immediately with vegetables and pita chips, or transfer to a food-safe storage container and store in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Notes
- If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight and cook until tender before blending to make this hummus.
- The recipe can be doubled or tripled, but process in batches to avoid overfilling the food processor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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