hummus from a real yiayia

Name: Hummus from a real YiaYia
Prep time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 3 can(s) chick peas; 4-6 tablespoon(s) tahini; 2-4 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 large lemon; 1 tablespoon(s) cumin; 1-2 large tomatoes, fresh & cut into eighths; 8 - whole wheat pitas; 1-2 - cucumbers, fresh & sliced about 3/8 in thick; 1/4 cup(s) parsley, italian (optional but adds color); 2 tablespoon(s) garlic, minced.

(1 RATING)

58 Pinches 1 Photo

Barbara Jones

Hillsborough, NJ

Updated on Feb 7, 2012

This is a very old recipe that I learned with my mom and dad. I know you'll love it!

Rate

No Image

prep time 25 Min

cook time

method Blend

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

3 cans chick peas
4-6 tablespoons tahini
2-4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large lemon
1 tablespoon cumin
1-2 large tomatoes, fresh & cut into eighths
8 - whole wheat pitas
1-2 - cucumbers, fresh & sliced about 3/8 in thick
1/4 cup parsley, italian (optional but adds color)
2 tablespoons garlic, minced.

How To Make hummus from a real yiayia

Step 1

Drain two cans of the chick peas completely; drain third can but save the liquid.

Step 2

Put all cans of chick peas--don't use reserved liquid--into Cuisinart and pulse. Add increments of liquid til it's the texture of cooked oatmeal. Add liquid slowly! This should not be watery.
Step 3

Add tahini & olive oil FIRST. Very important or hummus will seize up. Pulse again. Add lemon & cumin & garlic. Salt to taste.
Step 4

Scoop hummus out of Cuisinart bowl into small shallow bowl(s). Drizzle more olive oil & sprinkle with cumin. Serve with tomatoes, cucumbers, pita bread.
Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!

Discover More

Comment & Reviews

Just A Pinch Sweepstakes