Hummus - To Die For! Recipe

Name: Hummus - To Die For!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups dried garbanzo beans; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed; 1/2 cup tahini (see note); 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1 pinch paprika; 6 lemon wedges or 6 radishes; 1/4 cup brine-cured black olives, such as kalamata

Servings: persons

1 1/3 cups dried garbanzo beans
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed
1/2 cup tahini (see note)
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt, plus more as needed
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 pinch paprika
6 lemon wedges or 6 radishes
1/4 cup brine-cured black olives, such as kalamata

1
Pick over the chickpeas and discard any misshapen chickpeas and stones.
2
Rinse the chickpeas and drain.
3
Place in a bowl, add water to cover generously, and let stand for at least 4 hours or for up to overnight.
4
Drain the chickpeas and place in a saucepan with water to cover by 2 inches.
5
Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the skins crack and the chickpeas are very tender, about 1 hour.
6
Remove from the heat and drain, reserving the cooking liquid.
7
In a food processor or blender, combine the chickpeas, the 1/2 cup lemon juice, the tahini, 3 Tbs. of the olive oil, the garlic, the salt and the cumin.
8
Process until a soft, creamy paste forms, adding a bit of the cooking liquid to loosen the texture, if necessary.
9
Taste and add more lemon juice and salt, if needed.
10
Transfer the puree to a serving bowl and spread with the back of a spoon to form a shallow well.
11
Drizzle with the remaining 1 Tbs.olive oil.
12
Sprinkle with the parsley and paprika.
13
Garnish with the lemon wedges and olives and serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/3 cups dried garbanzo beans, 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, plus more as needed, 1/2 cup tahini (see note), 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, and more.

Yes, Hummus - To Die For! 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 - To Die For!

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