hummus
Funny thing was I had the dry chickpeas for a year before I tried making hummus. But once you make it you'll never go back to store bought hummus again!
prep time
30 Min
cook time
4 Hr
method
Stove Top
yield
10 to 12
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 5 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup tahini, (sesame paste) well stirred
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
How To Make hummus
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Step 1to cook garbanzos, combine 1 cup dried garbanzos in 4 cups water with 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. Cook over low heat for 3 to 4 hours. Let cool completely before making your hummus.
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Step 2In food processor combine 2 cups cooked and cooled garbanzos, minced garlic and salt. Pulse for 20 to 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides and pulse again for another 20 seconds.
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Step 3Add lemon juice and water and pulse for another 20 to 30 seconds. Add tahini and pulse another 20 to 30 seconds. With food processor running slowly drizzle olive oil into the hummus. Store in airtight container in the fridge. It is so silky smooth you'll never use store bought hummus again!
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Category:
Other Appetizers
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Keyword:
#Garlic
Keyword:
#chickpeas
Keyword:
#hummus
Keyword:
#garbanzo beans
Ingredient:
Beans/Legumes
Culture:
Mediterranean
Method:
Stove Top
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