The Best Hummus Recipe - Margo Samant

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Planning to organize a get-together at your home this weekend? Want some cool and healthy party snack ideas? Ever tried making Hummus at home? That’s right… that’s precisely what we said – at home!

It’s time to switch from store-bought hummus to delicious homemade hummus. Why – you ask? It’s easy to make and universally loved healthy dish that you can whip up in less than 20 minutes.

Hummus is a healthy spread made from chickpeas, tahini (sesame paste), and lemon – commonly consumed in the Middle East and the Mediterranean region. It can make up as an incredibly good dip or a cold side dish. You can stuff it in your pita with falafels or scoop it up with some gourmet chips.

The real trick to get that perfectly creamy & consistent hummus is to simmer the chickpeas for about 1-1 ½ minutes with baking soda.

Let’s skip to the good part, and let’s get that apron on!

The Best Hummus Recipe

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Easy hummus recipe:

A night before, place the chickpeas in a large bowl filled with cold water – at least twice the volume of chickpeas. Leave to soak overnight. Drain them the next day.
Boil the chickpeas over high heat with some baking soda. Keep on stirring intermittently. The chickpeas need to cook for 1 – 1 ½ minutes, depending on the type and freshness, sometimes even longer. Cook them until they are tender and easily smashed between the fingers.
Drain the chickpeas.
For a creamy, airy hummus, the earthy tahini and the freshly squeezed zesty lemon juice that adds an extra edge go first in a blender. Process both the ingredients together for a minute.
Add olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt to the whipped tahini and lemon juice. Process all the ingredients till they blend well.
If it is too thick with tiny bits of chickpeas, add a tablespoon or two of water until it is smooth.
The homemade hummus can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3-4 days if not being used right away.
Serve hummus with a drizzle of EVOO and dash of paprika or a generous sprinkle of zaatar/sumac and cilantro/parsley leaves.

Serve hummus with pita bread, lavash chips, assorted veggies like carrots, cucumber, bell peppers, olives, jalapeño, dill pickles, tomatoes, pickled onions, roasted pine nuts, or any veggies – raw or roasted of your choice.

Nutritional benefits:

Hummus is nutritionally dense with fibres and plant-based protein. This can be helpful for pregnant or lactating mothers, elderly folks, children who need to increase their protein intake.
Hummus is relatively low in sugar, and consuming high fibre food aid in better regulation of blood sugar levels.
Consuming hummus makes a person’s appetite fuller, aiding to control excess hunger pangs. In addition, it promotes better digestive health as it feeds good gut bacteria.
Chickpeas are known to reduce LDL (bad cholesterol), which may help reduce risk factors for heart disease. In addition, it’s naturally gluten-free and dairy-free – benefiting people with specific food allergies.

More hummus flavours that you’ll love

Try adding a twist to the classic hummus with a burst of an interesting, unique blend of flavours. Here are some sweet, spicy fun variations to explore that can take hummus to another level!

Jazz up the protein-packed dish with a spicy kick of roasted red pepper, or try herbaceous hummus with parsley, cilantro & rosemary.

Indulge in the showstopper – a bright, dreamy pink beetroot hummus or whip some healthy deliciousness with avocado hummus.

Go wild with other varieties like edamame-pea hummus, pea, carrot hummus, pumpkin hummus, harissa hummus, chipotle hummus, or sweet potato hummus.

There’s nothing like the comfort of velvety homemade classic hummus, right? It’s a complete game-changer at the parties. So, try the recipe and let us know in the comment section about your experience. We’d love to hear from you.