Finally I’m posting the recipe for this absolute staple in my house. While I have posted several similar recipes before, like this white bean hummus and this smokey butter bean hummus, this rendition is more true to its origins with no added frills and made with chickpeas.
This Middle Eastern bean dip can do no wrong in my book. I eat it with almost anything and it makes a delicious snack with just some raw veggies like carrot or cucumber for dipping. You could also serve it along with other dips, bread and veggie dishes for in a vegan mezze – it makes a great dinner party spread.
With that I give you my staple hummus recipe in hoped that you’ll try it, use it and modify it to suit your taste!
Malin x
Classic Hummus
Serves 8.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cans of chickpeas
1 lemon, juice only
4 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
0,5 tsp garlic powder or 1 garlic clove
Salt and black pepper, to taste
5-6 ice cubes
1-2 tbsp water, optional
METHOD:
Combine all the ingredients, except for the ice cubes and water, in a food processor with an s-blade.
Blend on auto for about 6 minutes adding an ice cube every minute through the whole in the lid. Allowing it to blend for a long time will allow it to become very smooth and adding the ice cubes will keep it cool throughout blending and add some moisture to thin out the hummus gradually.
If you find that after you’ve added all the ice cubes that the hummus is still thicker than you’d like you can add the water one tablespoon at a time until you reach your preferred consistency.
Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve or keep refrigerated in an air tight container for up to a week.
I love Hummus
with lemon, nuts and – yes – cinnamon
Hello Malin, what are the toppings ( seeds/ spices etc.) ? thanks.
It’s dukkah 🙂 Find a recipe here on the website by searching “dukkah” in the search bar. Hope you like it!