Dede's Best Hummus Recipe Video
Hummus also spelled hamos, hommos, hommus, homos, houmous, hummos, hummous, or humus is a Levantine Arab dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. It is a popular food throughout the Middle East and elsewhere. It is found in almost every grocery store and is quickly replacing salsa as a party appetizer. It is great because it is also healthy, full of protein and fiber from the beans that are used. It can be used as a dip or a sandwich spread.
Summary
Preparation Time5 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
Ingredients
Yogurt - 1/4 cup
Garbanzo Beans - 1 can (chick peas)
Tahini - 1/2 cup (sesame seed paste)
Lemon juice - 1/2 cup
Garlic - 2-3 cloves
Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
Citric acid - 1/4 teaspoon (if you need more lemon taste)
Water - 2 tablespoon (if to thick)
Fresh mint leaves - a handful, (for taste)
Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoon (for garnish)
Cayenne Pepper or Paprika - 1 teaspoon (for garnish)
Olive Oil - 1/4 cup (for garnish)
Directions
MAKING
1. In a food processor, first add the garbanzo beans, garlic, lemon juice and salt, blend until smooth.
2. Next add, yogurt, tahini, water and mint leaves.
3. Optional, if your consistency is the way you want, but you want more lemon flavor, add citric acid to enhance the flavor.
SERVING
4. Spread the hummus in a nice plate and garnish with parsley, cayenne pepper and olive oil
5. Serve with pita bread, crackers or vegetables.
TIP
if you don't want to use canned chick peas, purchase dried chick peas, soak in a bowl of water to the brim, overnight. Drain the chick peas and pour them into a large pot, with water to the brim just to cover the chick peas, add 1 tbs baking soda, cook on medium low heat for 1 hour or until the chick peas are tender and easy to smash with our finger.
1. In a food processor, first add the garbanzo beans, garlic, lemon juice and salt, blend until smooth.
2. Next add, yogurt, tahini, water and mint leaves.
3. Optional, if your consistency is the way you want, but you want more lemon flavor, add citric acid to enhance the flavor.
SERVING
4. Spread the hummus in a nice plate and garnish with parsley, cayenne pepper and olive oil
5. Serve with pita bread, crackers or vegetables.
TIP
if you don't want to use canned chick peas, purchase dried chick peas, soak in a bowl of water to the brim, overnight. Drain the chick peas and pour them into a large pot, with water to the brim just to cover the chick peas, add 1 tbs baking soda, cook on medium low heat for 1 hour or until the chick peas are tender and easy to smash with our finger.
Editors Review
This hummus is undoubted the most authentic and best version you can find. We lived in the Middle East for a few years where we fell in love with Arabic food and have since been looking for a delicious, authentic hummus recipes. This is sincerely the best and even the fussiest eaters will give a two thumbs up for this one!Chef
