How to make hummus
By Catalogs Editorial Staff
Making hummus at home is easy
It?s easier than you think to make hummus at home.Long a staple in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurants, hummus has become a common fixture in American grocery stores, too. But store-bought hummus can be expensive, and the taste is often disappointing. That?s why we?ve gathered a few simple recipes to show you how to make hummus at home.
Let?s start with a basic hummus recipe:
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(You?ll need a food processor or blender to make this recipe)
Ingredients
1 15-ounce can of unseasoned chickpeas, drained
Juice of ® a fresh lemon (or 1 tsp reconstituted lemon juice)
1 finely chopped or pressed large clove of garlic
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, with extra for drizzling
3 tablespoon tahini (sesame seed paste, available in most grocery stores and all Mediterranean or Arabic markets)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon sumac (optional, available in Mediterranean or Middle Eastern markets)
Cut vegetable, pita bread or crackers for dipping
- Combine all ingredients (except the sumac and extra olive oil), in your processor bowl
- Blend until smooth, adding additional olive oil if too try.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the hummus in your serving bowl or onto a lipped plate
- Drizzle with olive oil then sprinkle lightly with sumac
- Serve with veggies, crackers or bread.
Now let?s get a little fancier
You?ve probably seen a variety of hummus flavors in the grocery store. Now that you?ve mastered steps to make basic hummus, you?re ready to learn how to make hummus with tasty additions
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- Try drizzling flavored oils on top of your finished hummus. Walnut oil, basil oil and rosemary olive oil are all great choices.
- For a spicy hummus, add chopped jalapenos, a couple of teaspoons of harissa, or a ® teaspoon of cayenne before blending the ingredients.
- Blend in ® cup of pitted green or black olives for a tangy twist. Top your finished hummus with chopped olives before drizzling with the olive oil. (Omit the sumac for this version)
- Oil-preserved sun-dried tomatoes are another great flavor to add to your homemade hummus. These flavorful additions add a lot of taste, so go easy. Add only 1/8 to ª of a cup before blending, and garnish with a few strips.
- Give your hummus a fresh lemony taste with lemon-infused olive oil, some grated lemon peel or a squeeze of lemon juice over the top.
Not a fan of chickpeas?
Have no fear. You can learn how to make a tasty hummus with other beans, too. Here?s a delicious black bean version of homemade hummus.
As with the last recipe, you?ll need a food processor or good blender to make this.
Ingredients
1 large can cooked black beans, drained
2 large finely chopped or pressed garlic cloves
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, with extra for drizzling
Juice of two lemons, about 4 tablespoons
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Place all of the ingredients the bowl of your food processor, and process until smooth.
- Place in serving bowl or on a lipped plate. Drizzle with olive oil, and serve with pita, chips, crackers or raw veggies.
Once you know how to make hummus, start experimenting with add-in and new ways to use your homemade hummus with other recipes. Keep the ingredients on hand so you can whip up a fresh batch any time you want a protein-packed burst of flavor.
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