HUMMUS (WITH VARIATIONS)
Adapted from The Complete Book of Greek Cooking by Salaman and Cutler. Hummus is such a healthy food. My granddaughter loves it with carrots and celery, but pita bread is a more traditional dipper.
Provided by Carolyn Haas
Categories Vegetable Appetizers
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Mash chickpeas with a fork until desired consistency. If you like it smoother, use food processor or immersion blender.
- 2. Stir in tahini, then grated garlic cloves and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 3. For red pepper version, add red peppers to chickpeas when blending. For pine nut version, mix in after blending chickpeas - you don't want them to be too smoothly incorporated into the hummus.
- 4. Garnish with a few reserved chickpeas or paprika or a few pine nuts or some parsley or...
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RAM TURNER
r_t67@gmail.comThis hummus was a bit too runny for my taste. I would recommend using less water or olive oil next time.
Makenzie Wise
wise_m61@yahoo.comThis hummus was a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend adding more water or olive oil next time.
Deepa Paneru
d_paneru53@yahoo.comI found this hummus to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding more lemon juice and cumin.
Raja Rizwan
rizwan@gmail.comThis hummus is a bit too garlicky for my taste. I would recommend using less garlic next time.
Sehran Malik
sm@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of hummus, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and delicious.
Sheharyar Muhammad
muhammad-sheharyar@gmail.comThis hummus is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas. It's also a healthy and affordable snack.
Mvelase Matshoba
matshoba.m58@gmail.comI love the smoky flavor of the roasted red pepper hummus. It's so unique and delicious.
Noble Koehler
k.n24@yahoo.comThis hummus is perfect for a party appetizer. It's easy to make ahead of time, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Don White
white_don@hotmail.comI love that this recipe uses tahini instead of oil. It makes the hummus so much creamier.
Shelia Male
male-shelia@hotmail.comThis hummus is the best I've ever had. It's so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is amazing.
Queen Chrysalis
c.queen@yahoo.comI love how versatile this hummus recipe is. I've used it as a dip, a spread, and even a salad dressing.
Md minhaj ahmad
ahmad-m@hotmail.comThis hummus was so easy to make, and it tasted delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Zakir Hossain
hz84@hotmail.comI've made this hummus recipe several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for hummus.
bad girl
b.g12@hotmail.comThis hummus was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. It was creamy, flavorful, and the perfect consistency.