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The Best Hummus – Healthy Recipe

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This healthy hummus recipe delivers creamy, flavorful hummus made from scratch using organic chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and warm spices. The chickpeas are cooked with baking soda to soften them perfectly for a smooth blend. It’s ideal as a nutritious, delicious dip or spread, topped with olive oil and your favorite herbs or spices.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings
  • Category: Dip
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

Chickpeas

  • 1 15 oz can organic chickpeas
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Hummus Base

  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup – 3/4 cup cold water (depending on desired thickness)

Toppings (optional)

  • Olive oil
  • Za’atar spice
  • Paprika
  • Parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chickpeas: Drain and rinse the can of chickpeas thoroughly. Remove the skins by rolling the chickpeas in a clean kitchen towel; the skins will naturally come off. Discard the skins.
  2. Cook Chickpeas: Place the peeled chickpeas in a pot of boiling water with 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Cook on medium-high heat for 8 to 12 minutes until chickpeas are soft. Remove from heat and drain.
  3. Blend Ingredients: In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the cooked chickpeas, tahini, garlic cloves, salt, cumin, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary to ensure even blending.
  4. Add Water for Texture: Gradually add cold water in increments of 1/4 cup while blending, continuing for about 5 minutes until the hummus reaches your preferred creamy consistency.
  5. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the hummus and add additional salt, cumin, or lemon juice as desired to balance the flavors perfectly.
  6. Serve: Transfer hummus to a serving bowl and top with a drizzle of olive oil and your choice of za’atar spice, paprika, or fresh parsley for visual appeal and extra flavor.

Notes

  • Removing chickpea skins helps achieve a smoother hummus texture.
  • Cooking chickpeas with baking soda softens them more efficiently, enhancing creaminess.
  • Adjust cold water quantity depending on how thick or thin you prefer your hummus.
  • Use fresh lemon juice and good quality tahini for best flavor.
  • Hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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