Hommus (Arabic Dip) Recipe

Name: Hommus (Arabic Dip)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) cans garbanzo beans; 1/2 cup sesame tahini (100% ground hulled sesame paste); 1 tablespoon salt; 2 large garlic cloves, crushed; 1 -2 lemon, juice of; 1 cup water or 1 cup juice, from garbanzo can; 1 dash paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional); 2 -3 tablespoons pine nuts (Pignoli nuts) (optional); 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

2 (14 ounce) cans garbanzo beans
1/2 cup sesame tahini (100% ground hulled sesame paste)
1 tablespoon salt
2 large garlic cloves, crushed
1 -2 lemon, juice of
1 cup water or 1 cup juice, from garbanzo can
1 dash paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
2 -3 tablespoons pine nuts (Pignoli nuts) (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

1
Boil garbanzo beans for 5 minutes on medium heat, Drain (reserving liquid).
2
Place garbanzo beans, sesame Tahine, lemon juice, crushed garlic, salt, and water(or liquid from garbanzo) in food processor. Blend for about 20 seconds to make a smooth and creamy dip.
3
you can add more salt or lemon juice if desired. Also heat pignoli nuts with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and stir fry until light brown.
4
Place Hommus in a large flat serving plate and garinsh with chopped parsley, pignoli nuts, radish, and paprika.
5
cover hommus with 2 tbs. of olive oil.
6
Ready to serve. Hommus is best when served cold. Its great with Arabic (Pita) bread or Pita Chips.

795

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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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (14 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, 1/2 cup sesame tahini (100% ground hulled sesame paste), 1 tablespoon salt, 2 large garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Hommus (Arabic Dip) falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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!

Hommus (Arabic Dip)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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