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Amazing Hummus can be served in many ways. Spread it on a sandwich, use it as a dip, or as a topping for a middle eastern pizza.

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“Amazing – inspiring awe or admiration or wonder.”
How can hummus inspire admiration or wonder?  So glad you asked!
If I was totally rich, I would travel all over the world and see all there is to see, and taste all there is to taste.  I’ve seen a lot of the United States but my adventures abroad are limited to Ireland and Iceland.  Ireland is terrific by the way, a must see and a good first trip to another country.  I would take my traveling husband with me since he’s a seasoned traveler, a great photographer, my husband and my best friend, and he’s kinda cute.  Plus he is absolutely fearless when it comes to trying new food!  Isn’t it so convenient he’s married to a food blogger and travels all over the world?
One of my favorite blogs is written by David Lebovitz.  David has authored multiple dessert cookbooks and trained as a pastry chef in France and Belgium.  David currently lives in Paris and travels all over Europe.  We are all lucky enough to live vicariously through his recipes, photos and blog.
 
David recently traveled to Israel and recreated the delicious hummus he enjoyed there.   When I read about this recipe on David Lebovitz’s Blog, I felt in awe of his adventurous spirit, and I admired his ability to create tasty, easy recipes.  And last but not least, I wondered what it would be like to sit in a small cafe in Israel taking in the sights, the people and tasting the local fare.  So yes, hummus can be amazing in so many ways!

 

My “Traveling Husband“ has enjoyed hummus in the Kingdom of Bahrain, a small island country near the western shores of the Persian Gulf.  He said this hummus tasted just like that he ate while shopping and dining in the Souk (Arabic for market).  Now I can say I’ve made hummus that tastes just like the hummus you can get in Israel and Bahrain!  This stuff is truly amazing!
 
 

 

You know I had to tweak it just a little bit.  I added a sprinkle of cumin and paprika, a little splash of hot sauce, and toasted pine nuts because they make everything yummy.
 

 

The final verdict?  This is some amazing hummus!
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Amazing Hummus

Amazing Hummus

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Healthy dip
Author: Tricia
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Hummus can be served in many ways. Spread it on a sandwich, use it as a dip, or as a topping for a middle eastern pizza. It's great served warm, cold or room temperature.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas, picked over and rinsed
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 9 tablespoons tahini
  • 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
  • small dash of cumin
  • â…“ cup chickpea cooking water
  • olive oil, toasted pine nuts, hot sauce and paprika for garnish

Instructions

  • Soak the chickpeas in cool clean water (about 4 cups) overnight. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and put them in a medium saucepan filled with 4 cups clean water. Add the baking soda and heat to boiling. Turn down the heat and gently simmer the chickpeas until very tender. Remove from the heat and drain reserving the cooking liquid. Once cooled, remove the loose skins from the chickpeas.
  • In a food processor blend the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin and salt until smooth. Set aside a handful of chickpeas and add the rest to the food processor. Process until completely smooth. Add a little cooking liquid to thin the hummus if necessary. Check the seasonings adding lemon juice or salt if needed.
  • Top with a drizzle of good quality olive oil and the reserved chickpeas. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce. Add a dash of paprika and serve with chips, pita wedges or vegetables.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from a recipe by David Lebovitz
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 1541kcal | Carbohydrates: 154g | Protein: 63g | Fat: 84g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 37g | Monounsaturated Fat: 30g | Sodium: 4132mg | Potassium: 2415mg | Fiber: 41g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 415mg | Iron: 19mg
Enjoy your foodie adventure!

Hummus can be served in many, many ways.  Spread it on a sandwich, use it as a dip, or as a topping for a middle eastern pizza.  The possibilities are endless.  Thanks for hanging with me through my chickpea adventure!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Tricia

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16 Comments

  6. Mary

    I love love love a great hummus. I've made it a few times, but I've never just fallen in love with the homemade versions. I clearly need to try again, because between you and Sue, I'm craving it now!

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