Description
Mediterranean chefs have perfected this silky hummus recipe with chickpea richness and subtle garlic notes. Creamy textures and smooth flavors invite you to savor each delightful spoonful of Middle Eastern comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz/425 g) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas
- 0.5 cup tahini
- 0.25 cup lemon juice (from 1.5 to 2 lemons)
- 1 medium-to-large clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 to 4 tbsps ice water
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- Drizzle of olive oil (for garnish)
- Sprinkle of ground sumac or paprika (for garnish)
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Chickpea Preparation: Soak dried chickpeas with baking soda in water, boiling gently for 20 minutes until softened. Drain and rinse thoroughly to remove baking soda residue.
- Flavor Base: Combine garlic, lemon juice, and kosher salt in food processor, pulsing until fragrant. Let the mixture rest to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
- Tahini Integration: Incorporate tahini into the processor, blending comprehensively and scraping sides to create a uniform mixture.
- Texture Refinement: Stream ice-cold water while processing, calibrating consistency to achieve a silky, spreadable texture that’s neither too dense nor watery.
- Final Blending: Introduce ground cumin, prepared chickpeas, and extra virgin olive oil. Process for 2 minutes until achieving an ultra-smooth, creamy composition.
- Seasoning and Presentation: Adjust flavors with additional salt, lemon juice, or cumin to taste. Transfer to serving bowl, creating a gentle central well. Embellish with a drizzle of premium olive oil, a sprinkle of sweet paprika, and delicate parsley leaves for a sophisticated finish.
Notes
- Soak Strategically: Add baking soda to softened chickpeas to break down tough skins, ensuring ultra-creamy hummus texture.
- Garlic Infusion Technique: Let garlic and lemon sit together for 10 minutes to mellow harsh flavors and create deeper taste complexity.
- Blend with Precision: Process hummus for at least 2 minutes to achieve maximum smoothness, periodically scraping processor sides for consistent mixing.
- Temperature Matters: Use ice-cold water and room temperature tahini to create perfect emulsification and prevent separation of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg