Hummus

Name: Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Precooked chickpeas 1 lb; Lemon juice &frac13; cup; Tahini ¼ cup; Garlic (optional) 1 clove; Extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup; Water to taste; Fine salt to taste; Sweet Paprika to taste; Parsley to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Black pepper to taste; Sesame seeds 3.5 oz; Sesame oil 2 ½ tbsp; Water warm to taste; Fine salt to taste

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Lactose Free
Vegetarian
Vegan

Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Golden bowl of hummus brings a creamy lift to any family spread—kids dig in with veggies, adults reach for pita, and everyone just dives into the smooth, savory hummus flavor. With its soft texture and rich look, this homemade hummus recipe offers that clean, classic Middle Eastern vibe families tend to crave all year. You notice the nice balance of tangy lemon juice and a hint of garlic in every bite...while the subtle tahini pull makes it more than just a dip, it’s absolutely a go-to for parents trying to make snack time feel a little special. Put out some creamy hummus as an appetizer or centerpiece snack and watch the bowl disappear faster than you can say "seconds." Always a crowd pleaser at parties or holiday gatherings, this smooth, protein-rich chickpea blend fits right in with health-minded families looking for something DELICIOUS and versatile. Fresh color with an easy, inviting swoop—always looks good and brings everyone to the table for one more taste.

Works just as well for weeknight lunchboxes as it does for bigger gatherings—since homemade hummus shines with almost any topping, it keeps things interesting meal after meal. Spread this soft Middle Eastern classic on sandwiches, swirl with good olive oil, or add a little roasted red pepper for another layer. Families love the mild taste and how this vegan spread adapts to picky eaters—kids go for the crackers, grownups toss it on salads, and it always gives a filling, healthy, protein-packed option without fuss. Plan an easy snack board or go bigger for a Mediterranean dinner and you’ll see why Mediterranean dip like creamy hummus finds its way onto so many sensible, happy family menus. From family movie night to birthday parties, it’s pretty much the SIMPLE crowd-pleaser that shows up everywhere. (Try a bit with warm, fluffy pita for that real-deal comfort!) With loads of nice, subtle flavor and loads of nutritional benefits, there’s always a place on the table for this creamy, satisfying classic.

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients for about 1.5 lbs ( 700 g) of hummus: Precooked chickpeas 1 lb (500 g); Lemon juice ⅓ cup (90 g); Tahini ¼ cup (70 g); Garlic 1 clove - (optional); Extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup (50 g); Water to taste; Fine salt to taste

For the final touch: Sweet Paprika to taste; Parsley to taste; Extra virgin olive oil to taste; Black pepper to taste

For about 5 oz (140 g) of homemade tahini: Sesame seeds 3.5 oz (100 g); Sesame oil 2 ½ tbsp (30 g); Water to taste - warm; Fine salt to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Hummus

To prepare hummus, first drain and rinse the precooked chickpeas, then transfer them to a mixer. Pour in lemon juice 1, tahini 2 and oil 3.

Also add salt 4 and, if you wish, a clove of crushed garlic and deprived of the core. Operate the mixer and blend by adjusting the speed and duration according to the desired result, which can be smoother or more rustic. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water as needed to reach the desired consistency 5: instead of water you can use a little more lemon juice, to accentuate the acidic note, or oil or tahini, for a richer flavor. We opted for a cream with a buttery and light texture 6.

Transfer the hummus to a bowl and garnish with paprika 7, pepper 8, a drizzle of oil and chopped parsley 9 to taste. Your hummus is ready to be enjoyed!

HOW TO PREPARE HOMEMADE TAHINI

To prepare homemade tahini, first toast the sesame seeds in a non-stick pan, stirring often 10. Transfer the toasted seeds in a mortar, add a part of the oil 11 and salt 12 and start pounding with circular movements.

Gradually pour in the rest of the oil and water as needed 13 continuing to pound until you reach a rather smooth and homogeneoustexture 14. Your tahini is ready to be used 15!

Storage

Hummus can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, closed in an airtight jar and covered with a layer of oil.

Freezing is not recommended.

Tips

For the preparation of both hummus and tahini, you can choose whether to use the blender or the mortar: in the second case you will get a less smooth texture but the nutritional principles are better preserved.

If you use the mortar to make the tahini, you can continue with the recipe, gradually mixing the precooked chickpeas and the rest of the ingredients with the pestle.

If you wish, you can customize the basic hummus recipe by adding other ingredients to taste: a pinch of curry or turmeric for example, which will give the cream a more intense color, or mint, coriander, ginger powder, cumin or chili!

You can also enrich the basic recipe with other ingredients to create delicious variations: discover the recipe for avocado hummus, pepper hummus or beet hummus for example! Or substitute the chickpeas to make a tasty lentil hummus.

You can use the leftover tahini to make a delicious Lebanese turmeric dessert, the sfouf! Or you can make babaganoush, a typical eggplant cream of Middle Eastern origin. Try also the Italian version of babaganoush!

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