The Best Hummus Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 14.5 oz can chickpeas, garbanzo beans with liquid or 2 cups home-cooked garbanzo beans.
- Reserved bean liquid or water
- 4 garlic cloves peeled
- Juice of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup tahini
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil and paprika - Optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan add the can of chickpeas with liquid*, garlic and just enough water so the chickpeas are completely submerged.
- Bring to a boil, then lower to medium heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Strain the chickpeas and garlic from the pot, reserve the liquid. Reserve up to 1/4 cup of the cooked beans for a garnish (optional).
- Add chickpeas and garlic to a blender with lemon juice, tahini, salt, and about 1.4 cup of the bean liquid. Blend until smooth adding more bean liquid as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
- Scrape the hummus into a bowl or onto a plate. Smooth it out with the back of a spoon and garnish with a sprinkle of paprika, a handful of reserved beans, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve.
Notes
*If you prefer you can rinse the chickpeas and cook them in clean water only.
• You can use freshly cooked chickpeas and their reserved liquid.
• The amount of garlic can be adjusted to taste. Add more if you’re a garlic fan or less if you’re a bit sensitive to it. Boiling the garlic with the chickpeas will reduce the sharp taste. Fresh garlic can be used if preferred, start with 2 cloves and add more to your taste.
• Reserve a handful of chickpeas for garnish and texture.
• Add a roasted red pepper or jalapeno for a zingy twist.
• Blend in some fresh herbs for a sophisticated spin on plain hummus. Parsley, cilantro, chives, or basil are great choices. Experiment to find your favorite flavor.
• Try garnishing with a sprinkle of cumin, turmeric, or cardamom. SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Serve with warm pita bread or veggie spears.
Wonderful with chicken shawarma or any Mediterranean dish.
• You can use freshly cooked chickpeas and their reserved liquid.
• The amount of garlic can be adjusted to taste. Add more if you’re a garlic fan or less if you’re a bit sensitive to it. Boiling the garlic with the chickpeas will reduce the sharp taste. Fresh garlic can be used if preferred, start with 2 cloves and add more to your taste.
• Reserve a handful of chickpeas for garnish and texture.
• Add a roasted red pepper or jalapeno for a zingy twist.
• Blend in some fresh herbs for a sophisticated spin on plain hummus. Parsley, cilantro, chives, or basil are great choices. Experiment to find your favorite flavor.
• Try garnishing with a sprinkle of cumin, turmeric, or cardamom. SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Serve with warm pita bread or veggie spears.
Wonderful with chicken shawarma or any Mediterranean dish.