Homemade Hummus Spread Recipe ๐ฟ
Overview:
- Name: Hummus Spread
- Category: Spreads
- Cuisine: Southwest Asia (Middle East)
- Keywords: Beans, Asian, High In…, Spicy, Weeknight, Small Appliance, < 4 Hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 batch
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Dried garbanzo beans | 8 cups |
| Garlic cloves | 3 cloves |
| Bay leaves | 2 |
| Roasted sesame seeds | 5 tablespoons |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 1 cup |
| Sesame oil | 1/2 cup |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
| Reduced fat sour cream | Optional |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 341.1
- Total Fat: 25.4g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 9.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 22.5g
- Fiber: 7.5g
- Sugar: 3.1g
- Protein: 8.6g
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Beans:
- Rinse the garbanzo beans and pick out any debris.
- Place the beans in a large pot and cover them with water, ensuring they are submerged by at least 2 inches. If using hard water, add a pinch of baking soda.
- Bring the water to a boil for 2 minutes, then turn off the stove and allow the beans to cool to room temperature, approximately 2 hours.
- Drain and rinse the beans.
2. Cook the Beans:
- Rinse out the pot and return the beans to it.
- Cover the beans with water again, adding garlic cloves and bay leaves.
- Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer.
- Cook the beans until they are tender, which usually takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Drain the cooked beans and let them cool.
3. Prepare the Tahini:
- In a food processor, combine the roasted sesame seeds and sesame oil.
- Grind the mixture until it forms a paste. If it appears dry, add some olive oil gradually until desired consistency is achieved.
4. Make the Hummus:
- Add garlic cloves to the food processor with the tahini and pulse until finely chopped.
- Add the cooked beans to the processor.
- Turn on the processor and drizzle in the olive oil gradually.
- Allow the processor to run until the hummus reaches the desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, pulsing until well mixed.
5. Optional Addition:
- For a creamier texture with less fat, consider replacing some of the olive oil with reduced-fat sour cream.
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the homemade hummus spread with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or as a dip for crackers.
- Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika for an extra flavor boost.
Storage:
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Hummus can also be frozen for longer storage. Allow it to thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Enjoy your homemade hummus spread! ๐ฅ๐
