How many of my readers are hummus fans? I sure am! Last week, I was randomly craving chips and hummus after having gone several months without having any. The Walmart brand was decent, but after finishing the entire tub in one week, I decided to make my own. The recipe I came up with was leaps and bounds better than store-bought.
Homemade Hummus
Ingredients
- 1-15 oz can garbanzo beans
- 1/4 cup tahini often found in the international aisle
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2-1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 4 Tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
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Combine ingredients, and blend using an immersion hand blender--such as a Bamix--until creamy. (Food processors and regular blenders work, as well.)
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Store in the refrigerator. Serve with chips or veggies.
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It just needs fresh lemon juice and fresh garlic to be both authentic and delicious, and the lemon juice will also eliminate any need for salt.
Yum!
Oh, woops! Now I see the garlic in your recipe. Missed it the first time. 🙂
I have never had hummus before.
Hummus is delicious! You can also flavor it with jalapeños or chili pepper sauce, if you like spicy! Thank you Ellie for sharing. I read all of your blogs and really appreciate all your hard work.
Cravings?
Do you drain your garbanzo beans?
Looks absolutely delicious – love fresh hummus and sometimes make my own. Had you thought of making your own chips? We often do this and it’s fantastic😊
I haven’t, but I’m sure they’re delicious. Are they difficult to make?
Ellie
Not at all difficult – just a few ingredients! The recipe I use calls for 1/2 packet of pita breads (this would be 4 pita bread usually). Preheat oven to grill and spray or brush with olive or another type of cooking oil and toast each side for a few minutes! Very important to keep a close eye on them to avoid charcoal pita chips! After brushing with oil I like to sprinkle on Moroccan seasoning (found in my local supermarket but you could select any seasoning that appeals). If trying to be extra healthy sometimes I will buy wholemeal pita bread😊
That sounds awesome! I will definitely give it a try. Thanks so much, Davina!
Ellie