Hummus (with variations)
By
Carolyn Haas
@Linky1
7
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.
Hummus is such a healthy food. My granddaughter loves it with carrots and celery, but pita bread is a more traditional dipper.
Ingredients
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14 ozcan of chickpeas (save out a couple for garnish)
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4 Tbsptahini
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2-3 clovegarlic
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1lemon, juice of
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·salt and pepper
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VARIATIONS
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2roasted red bell peppers - blend in with chickpeas
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1 Tbsppine nuts, roasted and coarsely chopped - stir in before serving
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·paprika and/or chopped parsley to garnish
How to Make Hummus (with variations)
- Mash chickpeas with a fork until desired consistency. If you like it smoother, use food processor or immersion blender.
- Stir in tahini, then grated garlic cloves and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 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. - Garnish with a few reserved chickpeas or paprika or a few pine nuts or some parsley or...
About Hummus (with variations)
Course/Dish: Vegetable Appetizers
Main Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Regional Style: Greek
Dietary Needs: Gluten-Free
