Hummus... Smooth & Creamy Recipe

Name: Hummus... Smooth & Creamy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 13 ounces garbanzo beans; 3 small garlic cloves; 5 tablespoons tahini; 4 tablespoons yogurt (middle eastern); 4 tablespoons lemon juice or 4 tablespoons lime juice; 1/2 cup olive oil; salt; Tetbeleh Condiment; 1/2 garlic clove; 1/2 large jalapeno pepper; 1 whole lemon, juice of; 1 lime, juice of; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

13 ounces garbanzo beans
3 small garlic cloves
5 tablespoons tahini
4 tablespoons yogurt (middle eastern)
4 tablespoons lemon juice or 4 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
salt
Tetbeleh Condiment
1/2 garlic clove
1/2 large jalapeno pepper
1 whole lemon, juice of
1 lime, juice of
1 teaspoon salt

1
Place the beans and garlic cloves in a saucepot and bring to a boil.Save broth for reserve.
2
Place only the beans and garlic in food processor.
3
Run the processor to grind up the beans.
4
Add olive oil, tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, salt and 3/4 cup reserved broth from beans.
5
You will need to let it blend in the food processor for about 10 minutes to get creamy.
6
Afterwards if you want it a bit looser add a tiny bit of broth and stir well.
7
Meanwhile combine garlic, hot pepper and salt in a mortar pestle and smash until mush.
8
Add lemon juice to the garlic/jalapeno condiment and stir well.
9
Spread out hummus on a plate, place a few tablespoons of the tetbeleh in the middle.
10
Place in the refrigerator for about an hour or so.
11
Decorate with paprika.
12
Drizzle with olive oil.
13
Serve with pita wedges.
14
Hummus will last for 2 days in the fridge.
15
Enjoy!

500

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 13 ounces garbanzo beans, 3 small garlic cloves, 5 tablespoons tahini, 4 tablespoons yogurt (middle eastern), and more.

Yes, Hummus... Smooth & Creamy 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... Smooth & Creamy

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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