Hummus
The trick to making super creamy hummus without adding a ton of oil is using a high-speed blender and adding crushed ice water. Blend it with canned chickpeas, tahini, cumin, lemon, garlic, and salt, and then drizzle on some olive oil. I eat this healthy chickpea dip with fresh as a snack or appetizer with carrot sticks, cucumbers, and pita wedges or add it to bowls, avocado toast, sandwiches, salad dressing and more.
Ingredients
Chickpeas: Drain and rinse one can of chickpeas (garbanzo beans). Ice Water: Fill a measuring cup halfway with crushed ice and water. The ice water makes it lighter and fluffier. Tahini: Use three tablespoons of good-quality tahini. Spices: Cumin and kosher salt. Fresh Lemon Juice for brightness. Garlic: Crush one clove before adding it to the blender. Make it extra garlicky by adding 2 or 3 garlic cloves, if desired. Garnish: drizzle of olive oil, sweet paprika, everything bagel seasoning.
How to Make Hummus in a Blender
How To Serve
Hummus is traditionally served as a dip with pita chips or pita bread and vegetables, like carrots, cucumbers, bell pepper, and celery. You can also eat it on sandwiches, wraps, and grain bowls. Below are more ways to use it:
Less Olive Oil: This recipe uses less oil than most, so you can enjoy larger portions without the extra calories. Creamy Texture: Adding ice and cold water to the blender with the chickpeas makes the creamiest finished dish. Fast and Easy: Just add everything to the blender and blend it up! Cheaper: Save money by making it yourself. Whip up anytime! I always have the ingredients in my pantry and fridge so I can make it anytime.
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How to Store
Homemade hummus will last for up to four days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. You can also make it a day early if you’re serving it a party.
Variations
This garlic version is probably the most popular, but there are many other flavors. Here are a few ways to switch it up:
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus: Mix in jarred roasted red peppers. Herbs: Try a blend of dried herbs, like za’atar, oregano, thyme, or parsley. Olives: Top it with chopped kalamata olives or olive tapenade. Spicy: Stir in red pepper flakes for a kick. More Toppings: Top with sesame seeds, fresh parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, etc
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