Hummus For Real Recipe

Name: Hummus For Real
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Slow Cooker Chickpeas, cooled, recipe follows; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 cup water; 1/3 cup tahini, stirred well; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving; Powdered sumac, optional; 7 cups water; 1 pound dry chickpeas, sorted and rinsed; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; Special equipment: a 2 1/2-quart slow cooker

Servings: persons

1 pound Slow Cooker Chickpeas, cooled, recipe follows
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup water
1/3 cup tahini, stirred well
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for serving
Powdered sumac, optional
7 cups water
1 pound dry chickpeas, sorted and rinsed
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Special equipment: a 2 1/2-quart slow cooker

1
Place the chickpeas, garlic, and kosher salt in the bowl of a food processor.
2
Process for 15 to 20 seconds.
3
Stop, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and process for another 15 to 20 seconds.
4
Add the lemon juice and water.
5
Process for 20 seconds.
6
Add the tahini.
7
Process for 20 seconds, then scrape down the sides of the bowl.
8
With the processor running, drizzle in the olive oil.
9
To serve, transfer the hummus to a bowl and drizzle with additional olive oil and sprinkle with sumac, to taste, if desired.
10
Place the water, chickpeas, and baking soda in a 2 1/2-quart slow cooker.
11
Cover and cook on high heat for 4 hours, or on low heat for 8 to 9 hours, or until tender.
12
Drain and serve immediately, or use in desired dish.

512

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1 pound Slow Cooker Chickpeas, cooled, recipe follows, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 5 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Hummus For Real 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!

Hummus For Real

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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