Hummus (Lebanese Chickpea Spread) Recipe

Name: Hummus (Lebanese Chickpea Spread)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Hummus; 1 cup dried garbanzo beans; 6 cups water; 1 1/4 teaspoons fine salt; 1/3 cup tahini; 5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; Garnish; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon aleppo pepper (see Cook's Note)

Servings: persons

Hummus
1 cup dried garbanzo beans
6 cups water
1 1/4 teaspoons fine salt
1/3 cup tahini
5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Garnish
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon aleppo pepper (see Cook's Note)

1
Soak the chickpeas in a generous amount of water overnight.
2
Rinse the chickpeas and transfer to a medium saucepot. Add the water and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Skim the foam that rises to the top with a spoon and discard. Continue to boil until the chickpeas are tender, about 30 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat. Drain the chickpeas over a bowl, reserving the cooking water and 10 chickpeas for garnish.
4
Combine the chickpeas, 1/2 cup of the cooking water, the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Pulse until completely smooth.
5
Transfer the hummus to a small bowl. Drag the back of a soup spoon 1 inch from the edge of the bowl to create a moat around the center. Pour the olive oil in the moat. Decorate the center and edges with the reserved chickpeas and garnish with a few sprinkles of Aleppo pepper.
6
Cook's Note: Aleppo pepper is a dried red pepper popular in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. It has a medium spice level and a subtle sweetness. Jeanette frequently uses Aleppo pepper in her dishes.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Hummus, 1 cup dried garbanzo beans, 6 cups water, 1 1/4 teaspoons fine salt, and more.

Yes, Hummus (Lebanese Chickpea Spread) 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 (Lebanese Chickpea Spread)

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