Heavenly Hummus
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned chick-peas, liquid reserved (garbanzo beans) ⓘ
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided ⓘ
- 1/4 cup lemon juice ⓘ
- 3 garlic cloves
- salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional) ⓘ
- tahini paste (use 2/3 cup) ⓘ
- 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon salt ⓘ
Instructions
- In a food processor, puree the chickpees, tahini, 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice and garlic until smooth, adding a little of the reserved liquid if the mixture seems too thick; It will be slightly grainy.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a shallow bowl or plate.
- Combine the paprika and the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, drizzle the mixture over the top, and garnish with chipped parsley, if desired.
- Serve with pita bread triangles (I like "Recipe #179799" with parmesan cheese), cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped kalamata olives. Chopped sun-dried tomatoes are a good addition also.
- *HOMEMADE TAHINI PASTE:
- 4 tablespoons sesame seeds.
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- 1/2 cup tepid water.
- Blend sesame seeds in a blender and grind until smooth.
- Add sesame oil, salt, and then slowly add 1/4 cup of water while blending.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Makes 1 cup tahini paste.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
822
kcal
41% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Sesame
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).