hummus recipe

[dianet]

I wanted to make my own homemade hummus because I never really like what they have in the stores. Does anyone have a simple recipe? I looked on the internet and some recipes are as simple as garbanzo beans and a garlic clove with salt and pepper, and some have a lot of other spices. Also, how long does homemade hummus keep in the fridge?

Thanks!

 

[KimDW]

I don't have a recipe for you - sorry. Just wanted to know what is hummus exactly. I've never had it and was curious.

Kimbra

 

[toughYrun]

This is a recipe from The Pump Energy Food cookbook. (The Pump Energy Food is a restaurant in Manhatten)

Pumped-Up Hummus

2 1/2 cups cooked or canned and drained Chickpeas
2 1/2 T Tahini
1/2 tsp Sweet Paprika
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp freshly ground Black Pepper
1/2 bunch Flat Leaf Parsley coarsy chopped
Juice of 1 Lemon
1/2 cup Diced Onion
Pinch of Sea Salt (unless using canned chickpeas)
4 to 5 T water

In the bowl of a food processor combine the Chickpeas, tahini, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, pepper, parsley and lemon juice. Process until blended. Add the onion and sea salt. Pulse until mixed and nearly smooth. Add as much water as necessary for the correct consistency. Process until as smooth as you like. Refriferate for up to 3 days.

 

[JAFitMama]

Here is another classice hummus recipe:

adapted from the Silver Palatte cookbook-

1 can garbanzo beans drained
1/4 cup tahini ( sesame paste)
2 TBSp warm water
lemon juic to taste strat with 3 TBSP
1 TBSP bottled minced garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cumin seed black pepper to taste

combine in food processor. Process until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of work bowl. taste and adjust seasonings.
serve with whole wheat middleeastern bread and veggies- cucumber tomato slices,
* top with diced fresh parsley and diced sweet onions if serving as a dip.

 

[dianet]

Thanks everyone. I think I will make some tonight and have with some toasted ww pita bread.