 Hummus is a popular Middle Eastern dish that is easy to make, and packed with nutrition. The ingredients you’ll need to make your own hummus are quite inexpensive, and the recipe itself is simple to master.
Hummus has a chickpea base, and it is used primarily as a dip: it goes well with pita bread, and it is a healthy alternative to chips and dip, or nachos. You may see hummus recipes that call for garbanzo beans: this is just another name for chickpeas.
All hummus has a chickpea base, which is then mixed with sesame tahini, sea salt, olive oil, lemon juice and garlic.
Hummus is highly nutritious, and contains vitamin B6, as well as being cholesterol-free. It is also protein-rich, and will keep you feeling full and satisfied much longer than other dips or spreads. Hummus contains a wealth of minerals, and it is vitamin-rich: it also contains Omega-3 oils, which are very beneficial “good fats”.
Chickpeas and sesame form the base of Hummus recipes: these ingredients are common in the Middle East and Mediterranean. Since biblical times, hummus has been prepared and enjoyed: its origins are thought to be Lebanese. Many countries enjoy hummus as a regular part of their diet, but there are slight variations in spicing and flavoring, depending on national tastes.
For example, hummus in Egypt is enhanced with a touch of cumin: in Greece, hummous will be lighter tasting, with an addition of mint. You can also experiment and create your own variations on the basic hummus recipe: you could make it spicier with some chilies, or add chopped red pepper. You can get creative once you’ve mastered the basics of hummus preparation.
If you’ve tried hummus and enjoyed the rich flavor and texture of the dish, you may be interested in creating your own, fresh hummus at home. The hummus you make yourself will be better for your health (and taste buds) than packaged varieties. You can enjoy hummus as it should be served: freshly prepared, without any preservatives. Luckily, the recipe is fast and easy, and hummus is a pleasure to make. We can help you create this delicious Middle Eastern standard in your own home.
We’ve found an easy, foolproof recipe that you can enjoy in minutes.
Here are the ingredients you’ll need to prepare the recipe in your own kitchen:
Hummus ingredients:
- 1 16.ounce can of chickpeas (may be called garbanzo beans
- 1/4 cup of the chickpea liquid, reserved
- 4 tbsp. fresh lemon juic
- 1-1/2 tbsp. sesame tahini (you can find this at most grocery stores)
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/2 tsp. salt (sea salt is best if you have it)
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- parsley (optional, for garnish)
Preparation:
Open the chickpeas and drain off some of the liquid: make sure you reserve ¼ cup for use in the recipe.
Add all the ingredients to your blender (a food processor will work as well), except the chickpea liquid.
Pour in the liquid on top of the other ingredients, and blend for about four minutes on the lowest setting until everything is creamy and smooth.
Find a serving bowl, and put the prepared hummus in: create a little well in the middle of the hummus, and fill it with the extra-virgin
olive oil.
Garnish with parsley if desired.
Works as a dip or spread, with pitas: can be refrigerated.
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