Lightly flavored with tahini, this basic hummus is creamy-smooth. For a more full-bodied flavor, increase the tahini up to 1 cup. Stir the tahini well right before measuringโit separates when it sits.
YIELD: SERVES 16
3 cups cooked chickpeas, or 2 15-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained, warmed
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cup lemon juice
1 clove garlic
ยฝ cup tahini
Purรฉe warm chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, and โ
cup water in food processor 3 to 4 minutes, or until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl if necessary. Add tahini, and purรฉe 2 minutes, or until mixture has consistency of soft cream cheese, adding 1 to 2 Tbs. water, if necessary. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Calories: 95
Protein: 4 g
Total Fat: 5 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 75 mg
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 2 g
FLAVORED HUMMUS
CLASSIC HUMMUS CAN BE DOCTORED UP WITH THE FOLLOWING FLAVORINGS (ADDED DURING THE LAST MINUTE OF BLENDING TIME) AND GARNISHED WITH TOPPINGS.
PARSLEY HUMMUS
Blend in ยฝ cup chopped fresh parsley. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and Zaโatar.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO HUMMUS
Blend in ยผ cup sun-dried tomato pesto. Top with olive oil, chopped olives, and smoked paprika.
ROASTED PEPPER HUMMUS
Blend in ยพ cup roasted red peppers. Garnish with smoked paprika and chopped parsley.
SPICY HUMMUS
Blend in 1 Tbs. harissa (or 1 tsp. cayenne pepper mixed with 2 tsp. olive oil and ยฝ tsp. minced garlic). Garnish with 2 Tbs. olive oil, ยผ tsp. smoked paprika, and dash of chopped parsley.
GREEN CHILE & CILANTRO HUMMUS
Blend in 3 to 5 Tbs. canned fire-roasted green chiles and ยฝ cup chopped cilantro. Garnish with olive oil, chopped green chiles, and chopped cilantro.
