Feast your taste buds on a culinary journey to the heart of the Middle East with our delectable chickpea spread, also known as hummus bi tahina. This creamy and flavorful dip, made from chickpeas, tahini, and a blend of aromatic spices, is a staple in many Middle Eastern cuisines. Dive into the vibrant flavors of hummus with our extensive collection of recipes, ranging from the classic hummus bi tahina to innovative variations that cater to every palate. Discover the secrets of creating the perfect hummus, from selecting the right chickpeas to achieving the smoothest texture. Explore the versatility of this beloved dip by incorporating unique ingredients like roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, or zesty herbs. Unleash your creativity and embark on a culinary adventure with our enticing hummus recipes, perfect for any occasion – be it a casual gathering or an elegant dinner party.
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CLAUDIA RODEN'S HUMMUS BI TAHINA (CHICKPEA AND SESAME DIP)
Wonderful dip from Roden's book 'Arabesque'. You can also eat it as a sandwich spread with slices tomato, lettuce and chopped onion.
Provided by Flowerfairy
Categories Spreads
Time P1DT1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Drain the chickpeas and simmer in fresh water for about an hour or until tender. Reserve the cooking water.
- Process the chickpeas in a blender (or food processor) with the lemon juice, tahina, garlic, olive oil, salt and enough of the cooking liquid to obtain a soft creamy consistency.
- Serve on a flat plate, garnished with a dribble of olive oil, a dusting of paprika and ground cumin (this is usually done in the shape of a cross) and a little parsley.
- Serve with warm pita bread for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.4, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 131.7, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 0.4, Protein 3.7
HUMMUS BI TAHINA (TURKISH HUMMUS)
We travel to Turkey every year in April for a holiday. This recipe is as close as we can get to the hummus we enjoy each year during our stay there.
Provided by - Carla -
Categories Spreads
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients (except those for garinsh) in a blender or food processor.
- Blend into a smooth, creamy paste.
- Taste and add more lemon juice or salt to suit your taste.
- It should be the creamy consistency of mashed potatoes.
- Thin with additional lemon juice, chick pea liquid or water if necessary.
- Scrape into an attractive looking bowl.
- Drizzle oil over the surface in a decorative pattern and sprinkle with ground chili pepper and freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve with wedges of pita bread and raw vegetables.
HUMMUS WITH PUREED SESAME SEEDS (NO PRE-MADE TAHINI HERE!)
No tahini and you're craving hummus? No problem! Dig out that bag of sesame seeds lurking in your cupboard and make this wonderful chick pea dip. I wonder if toasting the sesame seeds first would be good... Usually hummus also calls for added oil which certainly does add richness, but lots of calories too. There is no (or little) added fat in this recipe so why not enjoy a healthy dip guilt-free?
Provided by Boxerwing
Categories Beans
Time 15m
Yield 2 cups dip
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Drain chick pea liquid directly into a blender or food processor.
- Set chick peas aside.
- Add the sesame seeds and garlic to the blender, cover, and puree until smooth (3-4 min.).
- Add chick peas, lemon juice, salt, and oil (if using) to blender.
- Cover and mix until well blended, stopping and scraping down sides of bowl occasionally.
- Pour into a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley (if using).
- Serve with pita chips or wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 488.7, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Sodium 1803.3, Carbohydrate 59.1, Fiber 13.7, Sugar 0.7, Protein 17.2
MOCK HUMMUS BI TAHINI (CHICKPEA & SESAME SEED PASTE)
An adaptation of the famous Middle Eastern favorite called "hummus bi tahini". This is a more convenient and quick, yet equally tasty, garlicky, pureed vegetarian dip served as an hors d'oeuvres eaten with pocket bread or diced tomatoes. This American adaptation seems to work well by making it with a food processor and substituting peanut butter for the traditional sesame seed paste. The flavor comes out a little bit different but it is still equally tasty and for the average shopper, easier and cheaper to make.
Provided by Tiomarrano
Categories Lebanese
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a food processor, finely chop the garlic cloves. While processor is running, through the lid, gradually add 3 tablespoons of the olive oil to the garlic and mix garlic into the oil. Stop food processor. Open lid and add the peanut butter. Close and start processor. Beat until peanut butter, oil and garlic start to mix. While processor still running, gradually add through the lid the lemon juice homogenizing it into the peanut butter mixture. Stop processor.
- Open garbanzo beans. Drain liquid off the garbanzos but retain a few tablespoons of the liquid and set aside.
- Open lid and add the garbanzos to the peanut butter mixture. Close processor lid and start processor.
- Puree the garbanzos homogenizing them into the peanut butter mixture with the food processor running. Only if it is too thick, add, a tablespoon at a time, some of the retained garbanzo liquid until the hummus is a smooth, thick texture. You don't want it too soupy.
- As processor is still running add salt.
- Stop processor and test the hummus for proper balance of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and salt. The tanginess should balance with the flavor of the peanut butter and garbanzo. Adjust to taste. One note: be careful with the lemon juice. It quickly overwhelms the other flavors if you're not careful.
- To serve, spread hummus into a shallow serving dish and pour remaining olive oil over the top and swirl it backward gently with a spoon to spread it over the surface of the hummus.
- Garnish as desired. Traditionally, in addition to the olive oil poured over the top of the finished hummus other garnishes are sometimes added over the top of oil. Example of some finishing garnishes are finely chopped parsley and/or paprika.
- Also, often for color, and because they taste good with hummus, tomato wedges are placed around the edge of the hummus, inside the serving bowl (on top of hummus around rim of dish).
- It is eaten usually dipping pocket bread into the hummus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.9, Fat 41.8, SaturatedFat 6, Sodium 447.8, Carbohydrate 38.5, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 9.6
CHICKPEA SANDWICH SPREAD
Trish Quinn of Cheyenne, Wyoming came up with this spread as an alternative to lunch meat. "The pickle juice gives this hummus-like mixture added flavor without fat," she notes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 7 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the pickle relish, mayonnaise, pickle juice and mustard. Add one can of chickpeas; cover and process until smooth. Gradually add remaining can of chickpeas; blend until smooth., Transfer to a large bowl; stir in celery and carrot. Line pita bread with spinach leaves and tomato slices. Place about 1/2 cup chickpea mixture in each pita half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HUMMUS ( HUMMIS BI TAHINA )
Posted for ZaarWorldTours: In Arabic Hummus simply means "chickpea" This recipe for Humus is more correctly called " hummis bi tahina" and is a tradional dip from the Middle East, where it is served as part of the "Mezze". The "Mezze" is the equivalent of the french hors d' oeuvre, a collection of savoury nibbles as a lead-up to the Main Course. Time posted is for using dried (soaked) chick peas that need boiling etc.. if you use canned chick peas then cooking time is 30 minutes. Tahini is a paste made from freshly ground sesame seeds. REGION: Middle East.
Provided by kiwidutch
Categories Beans
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If you are using dried chick peas, and you have soaked them overnight, drain the water off, place into a saucepan and then add fresh cold water.
- Simmer gently for 2 hours or until tender.
- Drain the peas, reserving a little of the cooking water, put the peas into a food processor or blender (reserve a few whole ones first if you like, for garnish).
- Blend well, slowly adding a small amount of the reserved liquid and the lemon juice until you have a smooth purée.
- Lastly, add the tahini paste, the rest of the olive oil (2 tablespoons), cumin, cayenne pepper, sour cream and salt and pepper to taste, blending until smooth.
- Serve sprinkled with the whole chick peas, olives and chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.2, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 4.2, Sodium 33.5, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 12.2
HUMMUS BI TAHINA CHICKPEA SPREAD WITH SESAME SEED PASTE
Make and share this Hummus Bi Tahina Chickpea Spread with Sesame Seed Paste recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Ashley U
Categories Spreads
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups
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 the olive oil, a little at a time.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the humus in the center of a large platter.
- Drizzle the hummus with olive oil.
- Arrange the black olives and fresh pita bread around the hummus.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 702.9, Fat 45, SaturatedFat 6.1, Sodium 1322.3, Carbohydrate 65.1, Fiber 14.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 15.3
Tips:
- To make the smoothest hummus, use dried chickpeas that have been soaked overnight and cooked until very tender. You can also use canned chickpeas, but be sure to rinse and drain them well.
- If you don't have tahini, you can substitute a mixture of peanut butter and sesame oil. However, the flavor of the hummus will be slightly different.
- For a creamier hummus, add a little bit of Greek yogurt or sour cream.
- To make a spicy hummus, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- For a smoky hummus, roast the chickpeas in the oven before blending them.
- Serve hummus with pita bread, vegetables, or crackers.
Conclusion:
Hummus is a delicious and versatile dip that can be enjoyed as a snack, appetizer, or side dish. It is a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a hummus recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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