Hummus is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice. Its creamy, flavorful texture and tangy taste have made it a beloved dish worldwide. With endless variations and unique flavor combinations, preparing the perfect hummus can be a daunting task. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the art of crafting the ultimate hummus. We'll explore the secrets of selecting the right chickpeas, creating a smooth and creamy texture, and balancing the perfect flavors to tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the best-kept secrets for making the most delicious hummus that will leave your friends and family craving more.
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BEST HUMMUS
I serve this at least once a week with a chicken or steak meal or just as a quick snack. Learned from my late grandfather who was of Lebanese descent. Serve with fresh Arabic bread.
Provided by Reman9981
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Hummus Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place garbanzo beans, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, water, garlic, and cumin into a food processor and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle top of hummus with paprika and fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 28.5 mg
THE BEST HUMMUS
This is a classic tahini-forward, bright and lemony hummus, and is similar to what you would find in Israel. We tried this recipe with from-scratch dried chickpeas as well as with canned, and the flavor and texture were only marginally better with the freshly cooked. And we saved 24 hours of prep time! So for a creamy, satisfying 15-minute hummus, we're going with the can.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain the chickpeas in a medium mesh sieve, reserving the liquid. Reserve about 7 chickpeas for garnish.
- Process the tahini, garlic and cumin in a food processor. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in 2/3 cup of the reserved chickpea liquid (if you don't have exactly 2/3 cup, add water until the total amount is 2/3 cup) and process until light and very creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. The mixture will appear broken at first but will come together after all the liquid is added and has been processed for a minute or two.
- Add the chickpeas, the lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the tahini mixture. Process until the mixture is extremely smooth, scraping down the sides occasionally, about 4 minutes. Thin with more water if you prefer a looser consistency. Taste and season with more salt, lemon juice or cumin as desired.
- Spoon the hummus into a shallow bowl, making a well in the center, and drizzle liberally with oil. Top with the reserved chickpeas and sprinkle with paprika. Serve with pita bread, pita chips or cut raw vegetables.
BEST HUMMUS
Hummus is my go-to appetizer when I need something quick, easy and impressive. Over the years I've picked up a number of tricks that make this the best hummus recipe you'll ever have. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 1-1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place garbanzo beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 1 in. Gently rub beans together to loosen outer skin. Pour off water and any skins that are floating. Repeat 2-3 times until no skins float to the surface; drain. Return to saucepan; add baking soda and enough water to cover by 1 in. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until beans are very tender and just starting to fall apart, 20-25 minutes., Meanwhile, in a blender, process lemon juice, garlic and salt until almost a paste. Let stand 10 minutes; strain, discarding solids. Stir in cumin. In a small bowl, stir together tahini and olive oil. , Add beans to blender; add cold water. Loosely cover and process until completely smooth. Add lemon mixture and process. With blender running, slowly add tahini mixture, scraping sides as needed. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and cumin if desired., Transfer mixture to a serving bowl; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. If desired, top with additional olive oil and assorted toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 361mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
BEST ISRAELI HUMMUS
Having been to Israel numerous times and having tried hummus all over the country, I find this hummus recipe pretty close to what you would find there. To save time, I use canned garbanzo beans, but friends who use the same recipe tell me that the dried beans are the way to go.
Provided by LI-Ray
Categories Spreads
Time 15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blend garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, salt and lemon juice in food processor until smooth and fluffy.
- Spoon onto small plate, flatten and add garnish per serving.
- Serve with warm pita bread, pickles and cherry peppers.
WORLD'S BEST HUMMUS
Make and share this World's Best Hummus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by King Lu
Categories Beans
Time 15m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a Blender (NOT a Food Processor).
- Add chick peas, garlic, lemon juice, salt, cayenne, cumin, and 1/2 quantity of chickpea water, blend.
- You will probably have to stir manually a couple of times (when the blender is off!).
- Add Tahini and blend again, when finished the Hummus should be able to just start to slide out of the blender on its own.
- If too thick add a little more chickpea water.
- Pour into a shallow bowl, drizzle with Olive Oil, and sprinkle parsley on top.
- Cut up Pita Bread into bite size pieces, serve with Hummus.
- Enjoy.
ROBIN'S BEST EVER HUMMUS
The best hummus recipe I ever had. A simple authentic tasting hummus is served with toasted pita wedges brushed with olive oil and seasoned with rosemary. A beautiful dish that goes well on an appetizer buffet.
Provided by Robin
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Hummus Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mash garlic with the salt in a small bowl. Place into a blender or food processor along with the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, honey, and enough water to cover the beans. Process until smooth. Spoon into a serving dish, and drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over the top.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush pita breads with remaining olive oil, and cut into wedges. Season with salt and fresh rosemary. Bake for 5 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool, and serve with hummus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
HUMMUS BI TAHINE - BEST HUMMUS RECIPE I'VE FOUND YET !
http://desertcandy.blogspot.com/2007/07/hummus-dilettante.html Cook time for canned chickpeas (add 1 hour for dried chickpeas).
Provided by mikey ev
Categories Spreads
Time 25m
Yield 1 cup, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For dried chickpeas: Soak the chickpeas overnight in water. Drain, and place chickpeas in a pot and add fresh water to cover by at least one inch, gently rub the chickpeas against each other with your hands. Bring the chickpeas to a boil with a pinch of salt, skim the surface, then lower the heat and simmer until the chickpeas are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
- For canned chickpeas: Rinse the chickpeas, then place in a saucepan with water to cover by one inch. Put your hands in the pot and gently rub the chickpeas against each other. Place saucepan on the stove and bring to a boil and simmer until chickpeas are very soft: test a chickpea by squeezing it between your fingers, it should smush easily, this could take between 5 and 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, skim off any chickpea skins that have floated to the surface and discard them.
- Place the garlic and salt in a food processor and pulse to chop. Add the tahini and lemon juice and process until the mixture is slightly whitened and contracted. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the chickpeas to the processor (don't discard the cooking liquid) and process until very smooth. Thin the hummus to the desired consistency with the reserved cooking liquid. Taste and adjust seasoning with lemon juice and salt.
- To serve: spread hummus in a shallow bowl, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with spices if desired. Traditional accompaniments include pita bread, pickles, fresh mint, and hot tea.
WORLD'S BEST CHIPOTLE,GARLIC HUMMUS
Hummus is high in fiber that slows digestion and keeps blood sugar levels from rising too quickly. Chickpeas contain iron and manganese that keep our energy levels up and our blood healthy. Chickpeas are also a complete protein and a healthy source of carbohydrates. Olive oil is a wonderful source of healthy fats. Healthy fats...
Provided by marty olguin
Categories Chips
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Puree all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the Chickpea water slowly and as needed to make the hummus the right consistency.
- 2. Note : To make home made Ezekiel chips are quick to make and are the best chips I have ever eaten. This is an original recipe that I came up with, and I am so happy that I did. They are crunchy, spicy and delicious.
- 3. Pre-heat oven to 450 F
- 4. Take one of your wraps and place it on a baking sheet or stone. Drizzle with olive oil, then with hot sauce.
- 5. Take the second wrap and place on top of the oiled/hot sauced wrap. (like a sandwich) Smooth them around spreading the oil and hot sauce evenly to both wraps. Cut the sandwiched wraps into chip sized slices.
- 6. Peel chip slices apart and place sauce side up on your baking sheet.
- 7. Bake for 8 minutes (*be sure to set a timer and keep an eye on these chips. I can not tell you how many times I have burned mine and they are so darn good you will be mad at yourself). Remove from the oven, place on a plate along with your hummus and enjoy your dipping! Share with a friend and experience true, guilt-free chips.
Tips:
- Use dried chickpeas: Dried chickpeas are more flavorful and economical than canned chickpeas. If you're using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight in cold water before cooking them.
- Cook the chickpeas until they're very soft: The chickpeas should be so soft that they easily fall apart when you press them between your fingers.
- Use a food processor or blender to make the hummus: This will give you a smooth and creamy hummus. If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can mash the chickpeas by hand, but it will take a lot longer.
- Season the hummus to taste: Add salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or cayenne pepper.
- Serve the hummus with pita bread, vegetables, or crackers: Hummus is a versatile dip that can be served with a variety of accompaniments.
Conclusion:
Hummus is a delicious and healthy dip that can be made with a few simple ingredients. It's perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick snack. With a little planning and effort, you can make a delicious hummus that your friends and family will love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious snack, try making a batch of hummus. You won't be disappointed!
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