Best, better than store-bought, made with canned chickpeas, the ultimate hummus recipe is here.
Hummus is a popular middle eastern recipe. hummus is a dip OR spread recipe made from cooked white chickpeas and usually served with delicious falafel and pita bread. This hummus recipe is a creamy, healthy, and clean recipe.
Facts about Hummus
hummus is known as hummus bi tahina in Arabic and it is also recorded that the recipe is founded nearly in the 13th century. hummus bi tahina- a cold chickpea puree recipe prepared with tahini paste.
Chickpeas, the main ingredient of hummus, have contents of dietary fiber, protein, B vitamins, manganese, and other nutrients as well however the number of nutrition varies as the hummus recipe does.
I have already shared basic tahini paste recipe for hummus and chickpea falafel recipe on the blog before.
Ingredients
Below are the ingredients required to make hummus.
Canned chickpeas – Canned chickpeas are a quick and handy option. If you don’t prefer canned chickpeas then soak chickpeas overnight, boil them, and then use them.
Garlic and cumin – give that pungent flavor.
Salt and lemon juice – to taste.
Olive oil -extra virgin olive oil is used to make the best hummus.
Tahini – homemade tahini or store-bought, Tahini plays an important role to make the best hummus.
How to make hummus?
Preparing ingredients – drain off your chickpeas and rinse them well. It is really an important step to make the best of the best hummus from canned chickpeas.
In a food processor, add garlic, cumin, salt, lemon juice, tahini, and chickpeas. Also, add half of the olive oil and churn.
Churn them to a smooth paste. Transfer it to a serving bowl and add the remaining olive oil on top.
Enjoy with falafel.
Reasons to love this recipe
- can be prepared from canned chickpeas
- quite simple, and light flavors
- can be extended to your favorite flavors instead of garlic
- creamy in texture
- and nutritious
- a versatile recipe so anyone can make their own version.
Better than store bought hummus
Ingredients
Instructions
- Take a food processor first.
- Meanwhile, drain you canned chickpeas and wash them off.
- add garlic cloves into food processor, cumin, tahini,salt,lemon juice.
- Add chickpeas.
- crush to a smooth paste.
- transfer to a serving bowl.
- add some olive oil on the top.
- sprinkle some chili flakes.
- serve with falafel and pita bread.
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Notes
- you can add lemon juice as per your taste.
