Almost Hummus Recipe

Name: Almost Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 ounces no-salt-added garbanzo beans; ½ cup onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 2 tablespoons virgin olive oil; ½ cup tap water; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon sesame seed oil; ½ teaspoon coarse ground fennel; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Servings: persons

15 ounces no-salt-added garbanzo beans
½ cup onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons virgin olive oil
½ cup tap water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon sesame seed oil
½ teaspoon coarse ground fennel
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin

1
Rinse and drain garbanzo beans, then place in food processor or blender.
2
Add water and grind until not quite smooth.
3
Over MEDIUM flame, heat olive oil for approximately 3 minutes or until highly liquid.
4
Add onion, saute for 5 minutes, or until almost transparent.
5
Lower flame to LOW.
6
Add garlic, saute for 2 minutes.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Add nutmeg, sesame seed oil, fennel, black pepper, salt, and cumin to garbanzo beans in food processor/blender.
9
Use a medium speed in short pulses until well mixed.
10
Add onion and garlic mixture to garbanzo bean mixture in food processor/blender.
11
Using a low speed, grind until larger onion pieces are chopped.
12
Serve immediately, or refrigerate.
13
Use within 3 days.

367

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 ounces no-salt-added garbanzo beans, ½ cup onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 pinch ground nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Almost Hummus falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Almost Hummus

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Variations & substitutions

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