**Introduction:**
Hummus, a delectable and versatile Middle Eastern dip or spread, has gained immense popularity worldwide. Crafted from chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices, this creamy and flavorful delicacy offers a symphony of textures and tastes. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore a diverse collection of hummus recipes sure to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your culinary repertoire. From classic hummus to innovative variations infused with unique ingredients and flavors, this article presents a treasure trove of recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and culinary adventures. Prepare to embark on a delightful exploration of hummus, where tradition meets innovation, and taste knows no bounds.
**Recipes:**
1. **Classic Hummus:**
* Immerse yourself in the authentic flavors of traditional hummus, a culinary cornerstone of Middle Eastern cuisine. This recipe captures the essence of simplicity, showcasing the harmonious balance of chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices. Discover the perfect balance of creaminess, tanginess, and subtle smokiness that defines this timeless classic.
2. **Roasted Red Pepper Hummus:**
* Embark on a vibrant culinary journey with roasted red pepper hummus, where sweet roasted peppers lend their vibrant hue and smoky flavor to the classic hummus base. This variation adds a delightful dimension of smokiness, sweetness, and texture that will elevate your hummus game.
3. **Avocado Hummus:**
* Indulge in the creamy embrace of avocado hummus, a delightful fusion of two superfood ingredients. This recipe seamlessly blends ripe avocados with chickpeas, tahini, and zesty lemon juice, resulting in a smooth and luscious spread that offers a boost of healthy fats and a burst of freshness.
4. **Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus:**
* Ignite your taste buds with sun-dried tomato hummus, a captivating blend of tangy sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic herbs, and the classic hummus foundation. Experience the delightful interplay of sweet, savory, and slightly tangy flavors in every bite.
5. **Black Bean Hummus:**
* Explore the rich and earthy flavors of black bean hummus, a protein-packed and gluten-free alternative to traditional hummus. This recipe combines black beans, tahini, cumin, and a touch of chili powder to create a hearty and flavorful spread that's perfect for dipping, spreading, or dolloping.
6. **Edamame Hummus:**
* Discover the vibrant green allure of edamame hummus, a fusion of Japanese and Middle Eastern culinary traditions. This variation incorporates steamed edamame, tahini, soy sauce, and a hint of sesame oil, resulting in a unique and umami-rich spread that will intrigue your palate.
7. **Spicy Harissa Hummus:**
* Ignite your senses with spicy harissa hummus, a fiery twist on the classic dip. This recipe infuses the traditional hummus base with the bold flavors of harissa paste, a North African chili pepper paste, and a touch of paprika, creating a tantalizing spread that brings a touch of heat and smokiness to your culinary adventures.
SPICY CHICKPEA DIP (HUMMUS)
This is one of those easy dip recipes that can be throw together rather quickly. You can skip the cayenne pepper if you wish; its still yummy.
Provided by Loves2Teach
Categories Vegetable
Time 5m
Yield 4 cups of dip, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the garlic, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor or blender and puree until the garlic is finely chopped (if preparing by hand, finely dice and mash the garlic, then mix with the other ingredients).
- Add the chickpeas and continue mixing to a smooth paste.
- Garnish with the cayenne pepper.
- Served at room temperature or chilled.
BLACK BEAN AND CHICKPEA HUMMUS
A tahini-free version of hummus using canned black beans and chickpeas. Serve with pita bread and your choice of fresh veggies.
Provided by JenStricklin77
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Hummus Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place black beans, garbanzo beans, olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt, water, and garlic into the bowl of a blender. Season with curry powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and puree until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.7 g, Cholesterol 0.1 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 208.3 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
ONE-BOWL VEGAN HUMMUS CHICKPEA BURGERS
No need for a food processor when you make these ridiculously easy veggie burgers! Just mash chickpeas, hummus, and a handful of other ingredients together and saute for a super tasty, super simple vegan veggie burger.
Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty
Categories Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Add all ingredients except olive oil to a medium bowl, starting with the lesser amount of hummus. Using a fork or potato masher, mix all ingredients together, mashing the chickpeas as you do so (but don't completely mash them - you want to leave a bit of texture). Add more hummus if needed to bind the burgers together. You want the mixture to hold together easily when squeezed, but you don't want it too wet. Because moisture levels in hummus can vary, I suggest starting with less hummus then adding a little more at a time until your mixture holds together when you squeeze it.
- Divide the burger mixture into fourths. Using your hands, form four patties about 4 inches in diameter. I like to press my burgers into this 4.5-inch circular cookie cutter for the perfect shape, but it's not necessary at all.
- Heat a large saute pan over medium heat. When hot, add the olive oil. When the olive oil is hot, add the burgers, cooking in batches if your pan isn't big enough.
- Cook on one side for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown. Flip and cook on the other side for 2-3 more minutes, until browned.
- Serve immediately - on a bun with accompaniments, over a salad, or on its own as a quick snack (um not that I've ever done that).
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 patty, Calories 283 kcal, Sugar 2 g, Sodium 529 mg, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 10 g
HASA AL HUMMUS -- MOROCCAN CHICKPEA SOUP
Hasa Al Hummus is a wonderful Moroccan vegetarian soup for a comforting winter warmer. Morocco adores her soups though there are not a million varieties. Many recipes online may taste good though are faux or Moroccan "style" soups. I can guarantee that from me what you get is completely authentic Moroccan fare. I owe this to those interested in Moroccan food/cooking that is authentic. This is a very simple basic soup as most Moroccan foods are. Go to a touristy, especially a fancy one, spot and you will get French food with Moroccan influences; not how we eat every day. We eat Moroccan food perhaps with a French influence or two though never vice versa. My housemaid Nasiha who is approximately 60 taught me this recipe. I say approximately as many in Morocco do not know their birthday. Whip this up like we do and enjoy! In a pinch you can use canned chickpeas. They are acceptable, merely omit the first cooking hour. As an aside, here, hummus is the word for chickpea, not the dip/spread.
Provided by Hajar Elizabeth
Categories Beans
Time 2h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a soup pot combine the chickpeas and water and bring to a rolling boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook 1 hour.
- While the beans are cooking, heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the onions, garlic, and hot pepper (we use a small straight pickled hot pepper from a jar) until they barely take on color; very slightly browned.
- Add the mixture and the remainder of the ingredients to the soup pot and simmer 1 hour or until the chickpeas are soft. You don't want a "bite" to the chickpeas but firm and creamy.
- NB: The preparation time does not include soaking the chickpeas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 800, Carbohydrate 29, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 6.5, Protein 7.8
SPICY HUMMUS: QUICK CHICKPEA SPREAD (RACHEL RAY)
This got many rave reviews on the other site. However, most said it was too thick. So some added about half the liquid from the canned chick peas, a little more olive oil and more lemon juice. I think some roasted red pepper would be good. Good basic recipe that you can adjust to taste, for our tastes I will most likely add more of the seasonings, and add a dash of cayenne too. From Food Network. Posted for ZWT6.
Provided by Scoutie
Categories Spreads
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine beans, tahini, oil, pepper flakes, cumin, coriander, garlic, salt, and lemon juice in food processor bowl and grind into a smooth paste.
- Transfer to a small dip dish and surround spread with warm pita wedges.
- This recipe makes a great appetizer, or anytime snack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.7, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 309, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 5.5
RAW CASHEW CHICKPEA HUMMUS!
Try it and you will wonder why you ever made hummus out of a can before! Not only is this recipe addicting it is very good for you. Enjoy!
Provided by Jazmina
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In food processor or mortar and pestle grind cashews and garlic until small.
- Add in chickpeas (see note below on how to sprout them), ginger, salt and spices/herbs. Grind until chickpeas are small bits.
- Add in lemon/lime juice and olive oil and blend until smooth. You may need to add a splash of water to reach desired consistency (smooth but not runny).
- That's it your ready to eat enjoy!
- How to sprout chickpeas: Rinse and soak 1 cup of dried chickpeas for 12-24 hours, if soaking for 24 hours rinse and add new water half way through. After they have soaked rinse and place in a large clean glass jar and place cheesecloth over the top with an elastic. Place on its side so the chickpeas get a lot of air circulation in a well lit room. Chickpeas will take 1-4 days to sprout and will need to be rinsed 2-3 times a day. They are ready to eat when the "tail" is 1/4-1/2 inch long :).
CHICKPEA SPREAD WITH SESAME SEED PASTE HUMMUS BI TAHINA
Categories Bean
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini paste, and garlic. Process until smooth. With the machine running, add 1/4 cup olive oil, a little at a time. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the hummus in the center of a large platter. Drizzle the hummus with olive oil. Arrange the black olives and fresh pita bread around the hummus. Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/chickpea-spread-with-sesame-seed-paste-hummus-bi-tahina-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback
CHICKPEA PESTO DIP (OR PESTO HUMMUS DIP)
Make and share this Chickpea Pesto Dip (Or Pesto Hummus Dip) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Lightly Toasted
Categories European
Time 10m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Process all ingredients in food processor till smooth.
- Serve with a hearty cracker or breadstick.
ITALIAN CHICKPEA SPREAD (HUMMUS)
Make and share this Italian Chickpea Spread (Hummus) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Harrys Girl
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Blend.
- Refrigerate.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.9, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 140.8, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.4
TOMATO AND CHICKPEA SOUP (HASA TAMATA MA' HUMMUS)
From: "Classic Vegetarian Cooking from the Middle East & North Africa" by Habeeb Salloum. Iraq region.
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Chowders
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan and saute the onions until they begin to brown.
- Add garlic, cilantro, cumin, and allspice and saute a few minutes more.
- Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.3, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 428.9, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 4.6
CHICKPEA AND TAMARIND DIP (HUMMUS BI TAMAR HINDI)
African cuisines are on the top in making delectable and unique tamarind recipes. Tamarind is native to Africa and grows wild throughout the Sudan were there is Arabian influence in their cuisine. This is also served in the Arabian Gulf as a meze. It has a very tasty flavour from the tart tamarind. Found on, http://saffronandlemons.blogspot.com.
Provided by UmmBinat
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place all ingredients, except coriander or parsley and olive oil, in a food processor and process into a somewhat thick paste, adding a little water as necessary.
- Taste and adjust flavours to taste.
- Place on a serving platter and sprinkle with fresh coriander or chopped parsley and extra virgin olive oil just before serving.
FATIT HUMMUS (CHICKPEA CASSEROLE)
This is a wonderful dish that my mother makes. And I can't get enough of it. It is basically pita chips soaked in chickpea broth and toped with chick peas and a very yummy yogurt sauce... even my two year old loves this dish. Chickpeas are a bit of a pain to cook from scratch... so i always make a really large batch and freeze it in it's broth... so i can put this together really easily on nights where i haven't got much time. Hope you love it as much as I do.
Provided by Mayas Mama
Categories Beans
Time P1DT5h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- in the largest bowl you've got (and i really do mean large) empty the bag of chick peas.
- then fill up with water till the bowl is about 3/4 of the way full.
- let soak for at least 12h before the start of cooking. (over night is best).
- drain the water from the chickpeas once you are ready to start cooking.
- pour the chickpeas in a large stock pot.
- add enough water ( same amount as you would add if you were boiling pasta).
- boil on high, UNCOVERED.
- as it starts to boil it will produce this white foamy stuff -- skim the foamy stuff out of the pot as it is produced.
- once no more foam is being made:.
- reduce heat to a simmer and cover the pot. add more water at this point if it is needed. also the water should always be at least an inch above the chick peas.
- allow to simmer for 4 hours.
- in the mean time you can start prepping the pita.
- pre heat broiler at 500°F.
- separate the two halves of all the pita breads.
- spread butter on both sides of both halves of all the pita.
- then stack the buttered pita on top of each other.
- and cut into half inch squares.
- place pita squares on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- and bake in the center of the oven, under the broiler until brown and crisp -- you will need to watch it. since each broiler is different there is no specific cooking time -- normally about 4 minutes.
- once all the pita chips are made place them in a 9x13 dish.
- now to prepare the yogurt:.
- in a bowl whisk together cumin, yogurt, garlic and 2 tsp salt.
- refrigerate till needed.
- once the chickpeas are done simmering:.
- using a ladle scoop a chick peas out and pour onto the pita chips.
- make sure you are also scooping out some of the broth.
- you will need about a 1 inch layer of chick peas.
- the left over chick peas and broth can be frozen and used later for the same or a different dish.
- allow the dish to sit for about 10 minutes so the pita has a chance to absorb the broth.
- pour the yogurt over the chickpeas.
- serve!
MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA HUMMUS
The ultimate Hummus dip no one can resist! There won't be anything left in the bowl by the end of the evening.
Provided by rainna
Categories Moroccan
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Blend garlic first.
- Add chickpeas, pulse for a few times at first, then puree, adding tahini paste through the feeder.
- Add in olive oil, lemon juice, soya sauce.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add salt, cumin, coriander, cayenne, lemon juice and water.
- Blend to a smooth paste.
- Transfer to a bowl, and garnish with some chopped parsley and cilantro leaves.
CHICKPEA APPETIZER (HUMMUS HABB)
From: "Classic Vegetarian Cooking from the Middle East & North Africa" by Habeeb Salloum. From Palestine and Jordan regions.
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Palestinian
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Thoroughly mix all ingredients except the mint; then place in a serving bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Just before serving, garnish with mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.4, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 901.5, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 5, Sugar 0.5, Protein 5.7
CHICKPEA HUMMUS
This is a great recipe that can be made in minutes. It's makes for an easy lunch served with pita chips and raw veggies.
Provided by Veggie Girl.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place everything in a food processor and blend together.
- Add water until hummus is slightly less thick then desired, as it will thicken in the refrigerator.
- Chill for about an hour.
WHOLE CHICKPEA HUMMUS
Found on Elizabeth Baird's Blog, this is a Syrian version of hummus made with whole chickpeas in Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian. Rather than pureed hummus, this is a chickpea salad accented with garlic and lemon, as in hummus, but with the addition of chopped tomatoes and flat leaf parsley.
Provided by Katzen
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 15m
Yield 2 1/2 Cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- . Chop the garlic coarsely on a cutting board. Sprinkle with salt and with a fork or angled blade of knife, mash the garlic and salt together to make a fairly smooth paste. Scrape into a medium bowl. Add olive oil, lemon juice and cayenne; stir well to combine flavours. Stir in chickpeas. (Make-ahead: refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 day.).
- . Add tomatoes and parsley; stir to combine.
Tips:
- Selecting the Right Chickpeas: Choose dried chickpeas over canned ones for better texture and flavor. If using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking.
- Cooking the Chickpeas: Cook the chickpeas until they are tender but not mushy. Overcooked chickpeas will result in a hummus that is too soft and runny.
- Tahini Quality Matters: Use high-quality tahini for the best flavor. Look for a brand that is made from 100% sesame seeds and has a smooth, creamy texture.
- Seasoning to Taste: Taste the hummus as you make it and adjust the seasonings accordingly. Add more lemon juice, salt, or cumin until you reach the desired flavor.
- Chilling for Optimal Flavor: Refrigerate the hummus for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld and develop.
Conclusion:
With its creamy texture, nutty flavor, and versatility, hummus is a delightful dip, spread, or condiment that can elevate any meal. Whether you prefer a classic hummus or one with a unique twist, these recipes provide a range of options to suit your taste buds. So, gather your ingredients, experiment with different flavors, and enjoy the deliciousness of homemade hummus. Remember, patience is key when making hummus, allowing the chickpeas to soak and cook properly, and chilling the final product to enhance its flavors. With a little effort, you'll be rewarded with a smooth, creamy, and flavorful hummus that will impress your family and friends.
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