Hummus Recipe
Hummus is one of my favorite dips, if not my favorite by far, to make at home. It’s super easy to make, it’s super smooth, creamy and best of all ready in just 10 minutes. It takes longer than that to go to the store and buy some. With a few simple tricks, get ready to make delicious hummus that’s creamy and smooth, loaded with so much flavor that your taste buds will thank you. You’ll love it because it’s made with real and healthy ingredients.
What is Hummus?
Just so that we’re all on the same page, hummus is a Middle Eastern spread or dip that is made from chickpeas as the base. Other ingredients are added to it to flavor it such as tahini, lemon and other spices. Not only is hummus delicious and versatile but it’s packed with lots of nutrients, so it’s really good for you.
Chickpeas – You’ll only need a can of chickpeas for this, so I recommend buying the best chickpeas you can afford, such as a can of good organic chickpeas. Drain and rinse the chickpeas but make sure to reserve the liquid since we’ll be adding that to the hummus. Olive oil – You’ll want a good quality extra virgin olive oil. Cumin – personally I love the flavor of cumin in hummus, substitute with some ground caraway, coriander or even a bit of chili powder instead. Garlic – I love garlic in hummus, it really does give it a great flavor, so feel free to double the garlic if you love it as much as I do! Salt – to taste. Lemon Juice – freshly squeezed is the best! Tahini Paste – this is a paste made from sesame seeds. I recommend buying a good quality tahini, especially if you plan to make hummus often. Water – Only use the water if you find you want your hummus thinner, but if you use the chickpea liquid, you might not need any water at all.
Here are some other ways to serve hummus:
Serve it with naan or pita chips, crackers, chips or vegetables as a dip. Wraps with chicken shawarma. Sandwiches – spread it on bread instead of mayo or mustard. Make hummus deviled eggs – mash the egg yolks with hummus, they’re incredible! Turn it into salad dressings! Blend hummus with olive oil and a bit of lemon juice and drizzle it over your favorite salad! Level up your hummus and serve it garnished with some greek salad as you can see in the pictures. Not only does it look incredible, it tastes amazing!
Want To Make Your Own Tahini?
If you haven’t got any of the stuff lying around, all you need is some sesame seeds, oil, and salt to make it happen!
Leftovers
Store leftover hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 7 days.
Freezing
Store it in airtight containers, pour a thin layer of olive oil over the top of the hummus to preserve moisture, then freeze for up to 4 months. The day before you want to serve it, transfer it to the refrigerator. It will take a few hours to thaw until it’s ready to eat. Once it’s thawed, stir it up and serve!
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