Description
I've tried a lot of hummus recipes but this is the first one that came close to sabra – my favorite brand. I adapted this recipe from one i found online at a blog by jonah lisa. She states that it is the order in which the ingredients are combined that makes the hummus so creamy in the end. I don't know how true that is but i follow her method and always end up with great stuff that rivals my favorite brand. I use my blender but i'm sure a food processor would work great too. (the original recipe can be found at http://thetobyshow.typepad.com/the_toby_show/2008/03/the-secret-of-r.html#)
Ingredients
- Chickpeas
- Tahini
- Lemon Juice
- Garlic
- Sea Salt
- Olive Oil
Instructions
- Combine tahini and lemon juice and blend until smooth and frothy
- Add garlic and salt and blend again
- Add olive oil and 1 / 3 can of chickpeas and blend until smooth
- As you incorporate the rest of the chickpeas, add small amounts of the reserved chickpea liquid to thin the mixture to allow easy blending
- You will know when the consistency is right when the mixture moves thickly but easily inside the blender
- When everything is incorporated and the consistency allows for easy blending, leave the blender on for a minute
- This is a good time to add any additional spices to taste
- I love the addition of smoked paprika and a dash of cumin
- You may also want to add more garlic, kalamata olives, jalapenos, pine nuts, roasted red peppers, or anything that strikes your fancy
- Serve with toasted pita bread, wheat crackers, tortilla chips and / or vegetables
- Hope you enjoy!