Hummus
Hummus. Hummus is a dish that has so many regional variations. And to try and decide which region's is more authentic is a biblical and political debate that I won't touch. It may be a bit salty, but for some that's the way it's supposed to be!
Ingredients
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Prepare 2 cups of garbanzo beans
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Prepare 1/4 of fresh lemon juice
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Prepare 2 of garlic cloves, minced
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You need 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
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Prepare 1/4 cup of dried parsley
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It’s 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt
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You need 1/3 cup of tahini
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Prepare 1 pinch of cayenne
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It’s 1 of red pepper seeded, sliced
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Prepare 1/2 cup of lemon juice
Steps
- In the food processor or blender, process garbanzo beans for 1 min. Add tahini, red pepper and minced garlic while processor is still running, process 1 min..
- Processor running add sea salt, seasonings and lemon juice and process until creamy consistency, about 10mins..
- Stir in parsley by hand.
- Serve with crackers and enjoy!.
It is popular in the Middle East and in Middle Eastern cuisine around the globe. Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Instead of chips, try pairing the hummus with a healthy dipper like carrots, radishes or celery for extra benefits. Serve hummus as a dip with pita bread wedges or assorted fresh vegetables. (Here's how to make pita bread at. Hummus is basically chickpea paste In this hummus recipe, adapted from "How to Cook Everything," tahini is essential, as are garlic and lemon But this dip is also flexible: cumin and pimentón are optional, as, again, are herbs or blends like za'atar.
