quick and easy homemade hummus

Name: Quick and Easy Homemade Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: two 15 oz can(s) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained; 2-3 Tbs olive oil; 2-3 Tbs lemon juice; 2-3 cloves garlic, pressed; 1/2-1 Tbs roasted sesame oil; 2 Tbs roasted red peppers (second choice: pimentos); 1 Tbs sriracha (optional); 1 Tbs dried parsley; 1/2 tsp paprika (or smoked paprika); 1 Tbs sliced black olives (optional)

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Larry Cline

Midland, GA

Updated on Aug 3, 2022

I love the sesame flavor of hummus, but tahini (sesame seed paste) is not something I normally keep in my pantry. So I came up with this version that uses the sesame oil I keep for Asian dishes. The roasted red pepper is optional, but I think it improves the flavor, and gives the hummus a nice orange color. You can eat it immediately, but chilling for an hour or so improves the flavor.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Food Processor

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Ingredients

two 15 oz cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
2-3 Tbs olive oil
2-3 Tbs lemon juice
2-3 cloves garlic, pressed
1/2-1 Tbs roasted sesame oil
2 Tbs roasted red peppers (second choice: pimentos)
1 Tbs sriracha (optional)
1 Tbs dried parsley
1/2 tsp paprika (or smoked paprika)
1 Tbs sliced black olives (optional)

How To Make quick and easy homemade hummus

Step 1

Drain the garbanzo beans and dump into the bowl of a food processor. Grind coarsely.

Step 2

With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil until about as thick as peanut butter.
Step 3

Continue processing and add lemon juice, garlic, sesame oil, roasted red peppers or pimentos, and Sriracha.
Step 4

Adjust seasonings to taste. When satisfied, stir in dried parsley. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl. Cover and chill at least an hour so flavors can blend.
Step 5

Before serving, dust with paprika and garnish with black olives. Serve with pita bread, tortilla chips, or vegetables.
Step 6

Makes about 3 cups (it sounds like a lot, but trust me, it goes fast!)
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