How To Make Hummus
by maisaMake this delicious – and healthy – chickpea puree in a matter of minutes.
You Will Need
- 15-ounce can of chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans
- 1 clove of chopped garlic
- 1 lemon
- Salt
- 2 tbsp. tahini (sesame-seed paste)
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Pita bread, pita chips, crackers, or vegetables
- A colander
- A food processor, blender, or a potato masher
- A bowl
- Olives, red peppers, or chili peppers
- Garnish of parsley, pine nuts, or diced garlic
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Step 1: Blend chickpeas
Open and drain the can of chickpeas. Rinse them off in a colander and put them in a food processor or blender, or place them in a large bowl to mash by hand.
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Tip
Save a few of the chickpeas to garnish the finished plate.
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Step 2: Add tahini paste and garlic
Add the tahini paste and the garlic.
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Step 3: Add lemon juice
Squeeze the lemons and add the juice to the mix. Make sure no seeds get in.
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Tip
Make your own variations by mixing in olives, red peppers, or chili peppers.
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Step 4: Add salt and olive oil
Add about one-quarter teaspoon of salt and one teaspoon of olive oil.
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Step 5: Blend or mash
Blend the mixture – or mash by hand – for about a minute, or until it is as smooth or chunky as you want.
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Tip
If the hummus is too thick or chunky, add extra olive oil to thin it out.
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Step 6: Garnish and serve
Pour the hummus onto a plate and smooth it out in big circles with the bottom of a spoon. Garnish with the leftover chickpeas, parsley, pine nuts, or more chopped garlic. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
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Step 7: Enjoy
Enjoy your hummus as a dip with pita bread, crackers, or veggies, or use it as a sandwich spread!
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Fact
Besides providing a healthy serving of vegetables and legumes, hummus is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.