HOMOS BI TAHINI - ARABIC SESAME CHICKPEA DIP

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Homos bi Tahini - Arabic Sesame Chickpea Dip image

Middle Eastern garbanzo and sesame dip or spread. This is my variation of my dad's recipe. Preparation time does not include soaking time for beans.

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories     Spreads

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups uncooked chickpeas, picked over for rocks and bad beans,and rinsed (garbanzo beans)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 -3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup tahini (Arabic sesame paste)
4 tablespoons water
3 lemons, juice of
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt
fresh ground black pepper
cayenne pepper
additional extra virgin olive oil (to garnish)
parsley, for garnish (optional)
pomegranate seeds, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Soak chickpeas in water with baking soda overnight.
  • Drain water, add fresh water to cover by about 1", and cook until well done, about 1 hour.
  • Drain and cool.
  • If you want a smoother texture, gently rub beans together, to loosen translucent hulls, and discard them.
  • Transfer to bowl of a food processor fitted with steel blade, add garlic and salt, and pulse several times to mash, then puree, scraping down sides several times.
  • Stir sesame oil thoroughly to combine before measuring.
  • Pour into a small bowl, add cold water, and stir thoroughly; mixture will thicken.
  • Add lemon juice, and stir into a smooth sauce.
  • Transfer to food processor, pulse several times to combine with chickpea puree, scrape down sides, then mix thoroughly.
  • Add olive oil and more tahini to taste, and adjust seasonings with more salt and black and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Transfer mixture to a large shallow dish, smooth the surface, and make several dents in the mixture.
  • Spoon olive oil into the dents, and drizzle surface with more olive oil if desired.
  • Garnish with chopped parsley and pomegranate seeds if desired.
  • Serve with pita bread or veggies; also a good addition to a falafel or lamb sandwich in pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.5, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 4, Sodium 762.1, Carbohydrate 30.6, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 11.2

Sarwar Abdulla
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This is the best hummus I've ever had. It's so flavorful and creamy. I love the combination of chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice. I will definitely be making this again.


MASON Arredondo
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I've made this hummus several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it, and I always get requests for the recipe. It's so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover chickpeas.


Matt Flores
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This hummus is delicious! It's so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is perfect. I love that it's made with chickpeas, which makes it a healthy and filling snack. I will definitely be making this again.


sadiq bashiru
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I'm not a huge fan of hummus, but this recipe is really good. It's not too garlicky or oily, and the tahini flavor is really nice. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a good hummus recipe.


Joan Abbas
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This is the best hummus I've ever had. It's so flavorful and creamy. I love the combination of chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice. I will definitely be making this again.


Johannes Crealy
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I've made this hummus several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it, and I always get requests for the recipe. It's so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover chickpeas.


Toufiq Khan
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This hummus is delicious! It's so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is perfect. I love that it's made with chickpeas, which makes it a healthy and filling snack. I will definitely be making this again.


Henry Mailk
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I'm not a huge fan of hummus, but this recipe is really good. It's not too garlicky or oily, and the tahini flavor is really nice. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a good hummus recipe.


Juliet Mote
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This is the best hummus I've ever had. It's so flavorful and creamy. I love the combination of chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice. I will definitely be making this again.


OLISEH FELIX
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I've made this hummus several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it, and I always get requests for the recipe. It's so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover chickpeas.


SAMA MOHAMED
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This hummus is delicious! It's so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is perfect. I love that it's made with chickpeas, which makes it a healthy and filling snack. I will definitely be making this again.


Tesfu Ldeta
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I'm not a huge fan of hummus, but this recipe is really good. It's not too garlicky or oily, and the tahini flavor is really nice. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a good hummus recipe.


Thato Godfrey
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This is the best hummus I've ever had. It's so flavorful and creamy. I love the combination of chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice. I will definitely be making this again.


Womens Fashion
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I've made this hummus several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it, and I always get requests for the recipe. It's so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover chickpeas.


Zay Thuya
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This hummus is delicious! It's so smooth and creamy, and the flavor is perfect. I love that it's made with chickpeas, which makes it a healthy and filling snack. I will definitely be making this again.


Babar Icms
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I'm not a huge fan of hummus, but this recipe is really good. It's not too garlicky or oily, and the tahini flavor is really nice. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a good hummus recipe.


Iheanyichukwu Vivian
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This is the best hummus I've ever had. It's so flavorful and creamy. I love the combination of chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice. I will definitely be making this again.


Brook Mania
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I've made this hummus several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it, and I always get requests for the recipe. It's so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover chickpeas.


Rehan Niazi Official
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This hummus is amazing! It's so smooth and creamy, and the tahini flavor is perfect. I love that it's made with chickpeas, which makes it a healthy and filling snack. I will definitely be making this again and again.