Quick and Easy Hummus Recipe

Looking to prepare fresh and easy hummus at home? Use this recipe to guide you!
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Quick and Easy Hummus Recipe

What is Hummus

Hummus is a savoury type of dip or spread that is made using cooked chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, and garlic. It originated from the Middle east, and has evolved to become a popular side dish in contemporary restaurants across the world today. Best served fresh, hummus is often enjoyed as an appetizer or mezze, along with flatbread or tortilla chips. It is typically topped with a generous layer of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika, and can be garnished with coriander, parsley, caramelized onion or chopped tomatoes.

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Quick and Easy Hummus Recipe


National Dish of Israel

In Israel, hummus has been regarded as the unofficial national dish thanks to its popularity across the country, with many restaurants having this item on their menus. Here, the chickpeas are first softened using baking soda before being blended with tahini, cumin, olive oil and garlic. Among many versions, the msabaha is Israel's own creative take on hummus, which is prepared using a special lemon-spiked tahini and topped with whole, plump chickpeas.


Health Benefits of Hummus

The main ingredient of hummus is chickpeas. This type of legume is loaded with vitamin B6, manganese, dietary fiber and protein. Healthy fat content can also be derived from the olive oil and tahini used, making this dish both filling and nutritional!


How To Make Hummus from Scratch

There are only a few basic ingredients needed for easy homemade hummus, and they can easily be found at supermarkets today such as garlic, lemon, olive oil, salt and tahini. You will need a blender or a food processor to blitz everything together until you get a coarse, thick puree.

hummus ingredients
The basic ingredients for hummus are salt, olive oil, tahina, garlic, and lemon.
cumin powder
Ground cumin in a secret ingredient in hummus
dried chickpeas
Soak the chickpeas overnight and do not discard the water. The reserved water has its purpose.
tahini
Tahini is a type of condiment from the Middle East made from toasted hulled sesame
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Blend everything together, except for olive oil and lemon. Gradually add in the reserved water until the desired consistency is achieved.
homemade hummus
You can store the hummus in the refrigerator for up to 10 days. Add olive oil and lemon only before consumption.
homemade hummus
I like a little coarseness in my hummus, just like how I would prefer chunky peanut butter spread over smooth. Add a quick dust of paprika for taste.
Easy Hummus Recipe
Serve the hummus with warm flat breads for a quick and healthy snack.


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