HUMMUS

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Hummus is basically chickpea paste. In this hummus recipe, adapted from "How to Cook Everything," tahini is essential, as are garlic and lemon. But this dip is also flexible: cumin and pimentón are optional, as, again, are herbs or blends like za'atar.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     easy, quick, dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups drained well-cooked or canned chickpeas, cooking liquid reserved if possible
1/2 cup tahini, with some of its oil
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves peeled garlic, or to taste
Juice of 1 lemon, plus more as needed
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin or paprika, or to taste, plus a sprinkling for garnish
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Put the chickpeas, tahini, cumin or paprika, oil, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor, sprinkle with salt and pepper and begin to process; add chickpea-cooking liquid or water as needed to produce a smooth purée.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper or lemon juice as needed. Serve, drizzled with some olive oil and sprinkled with a bit of cumin or paprika and some parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 206, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 209 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

Vash Williams
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This is the best hummus recipe I've found. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Dayan Abbasi
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This hummus is so versatile. I love using it as a dip for vegetables, pita bread, or crackers.


Heema Khan
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I love the smoky flavor that the roasted red peppers add to this hummus.


Tayeba Akter
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This hummus is a great way to use up leftover chickpeas.


Love u Bangladesh
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I've made this hummus several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect party food.


Felix Musonda
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This hummus is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook.


Shaheer
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I love that this recipe uses tahini instead of mayonnaise. It makes the hummus so much healthier.


sheikh sahed
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This hummus is perfect for a healthy snack or appetizer.


Pranisha Dahal
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I'm not usually a fan of hummus, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and easy to make.


Mary Emmanuel
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I made this hummus for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


M Abid
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This hummus is the best I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the roasted red peppers.


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