Hummus
This is a family favorite recipe. It's super easy to make and you'll never be able to eat store-bought hummus again.
Ingredients
- 8 oz tahini
- 4 tbsp cold water
- 6 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic smashed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup garbanzo beans drained
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- chopped parsley optional
- olive oil optional
- pomegranate seeds optional
Instructions
- Stir tahini in jar to mix in oil, then add one cup to medium bowl.
- Add cold water and mix well.
- Add lemon juice, mix until smooth.
- Add garlic and ½ tsp salt and stir.
- In a separate bowl mash garbanzo beans with the back of a fork or mix in a food processor if you want a smoother dip.
- Add baking soda and remaining ½ tsp salt and mix well.
- Add garbanzo bean mixture to the tahini mixture. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes.
Serving instructions
- Spread in a shallow plate or serving dish. Make dents with a spoon and drizzle over olive oil. add parsley and/or pomegranate seeds for decoration, if desired.
- Serve with pita bread or pita chips or other sturdy bread or crackers.
Notes
Do not just place all ingredients in a bowl and combine them. Do not combine the water and lemon juice step. The key to great hummus are the separate mixing steps. Oh, and the baking soda. Don't omit the soda!