Happy Hummus Recipe

Name: Happy Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, cooked and reserve liquid (or equivalent canned chickpeas with liquid saved); 3 tablespoons tahini, preferably homemade; 2 -3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (I like my hummus a bit more lemony); 2 tablespoons bland oil; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder, very lightly dry roasted; 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley (no more than 1 tablespoon parsley or the hummus will turn an unappetizing green); 1 dash paprika; Garnish; sumaq; parsley sprig

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups chickpeas, cooked and reserve liquid (or equivalent canned chickpeas with liquid saved)
3 tablespoons tahini, preferably homemade
2 -3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (I like my hummus a bit more lemony)
2 tablespoons bland oil
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder, very lightly dry roasted
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf Italian parsley (no more than 1 tablespoon parsley or the hummus will turn an unappetizing green)
1 dash paprika
Garnish
sumaq
parsley sprig

1
Place all the ingredients except for reserved bean liquid into a food processor or blender. While appliance is running begin gradually pouring some of the bean liquid down the feeding tube. (Do not use water to thin the hummus.) Process until smooth and creamy. If the appliance is laboring you need to add more liquid.
2
Scrape down sides of appliance. Taste test hummus and add more salt, lemon, etc if necessary. Hummus should be not too garlicky, not too lemony, not too pasty from the sesame seeds- a happy medium.
3
Transfer prepared hummus to a serving bowl and garnish with a drizzle of olive oil around the inner edges of the bowl and a sprinkle of sumac. Lastly, garnish with a sprig of fresh parsley.
4
Serve with chips, cut up vegetables, baked pita triangles, etc.

384

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, cooked and reserve liquid (or equivalent canned chickpeas with liquid saved), 3 tablespoons tahini, preferably homemade, 2 -3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (I like my hummus a bit more lemony), 2 tablespoons bland oil, and more.

Yes, Happy 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!

Happy Hummus

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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