Hummus ( Hummis Bi Tahina ) Recipe

Name: Hummus ( Hummis Bi Tahina )
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 225 g dried garbanzo beans, soaked overnight or 2 (400 g) cans chickpeas; 1 lemon, juice of; 150 ml tahini (1/4 pint); 60 ml olive oil (4 Tablespoons); 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; 60 g sour cream; salt; pepper; black olives (garnish); chopped fresh parsley (garnish); pita bread (to serve) or Turkish bread (to serve)

Servings: persons

225 g dried garbanzo beans, soaked overnight or 2 (400 g) cans chickpeas
1 lemon, juice of
150 ml tahini (1/4 pint)
60 ml olive oil (4 Tablespoons)
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
60 g sour cream
salt
pepper
black olives (garnish)
chopped fresh parsley (garnish)
pita bread (to serve) or Turkish bread (to serve)

1
If you are using dried chick peas, and you have soaked them overnight, drain the water off, place into a saucepan and then add fresh cold water.
2
Simmer gently for 2 hours or until tender.
3
Drain the peas, reserving a little of the cooking water, put the peas into a food processor or blender (reserve a few whole ones first if you like, for garnish).
4
Blend well, slowly adding a small amount of the reserved liquid and the lemon juice until you have a smooth puree.
5
Lastly, add the tahini paste, the rest of the olive oil (2 tablespoons), cumin, cayenne pepper, sour cream and salt and pepper to taste, blending until smooth.
6
Serve sprinkled with the whole chick peas, olives and chopped parsley.

301

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 225 g dried garbanzo beans, soaked overnight or 2 (400 g) cans chickpeas, 1 lemon, juice of, 150 ml tahini (1/4 pint), 60 ml olive oil (4 Tablespoons), and more.

Yes, Hummus ( Hummis Bi Tahina ) 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.

Hummus ( Hummis Bi Tahina )

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