Hummus With Basil-Cilantro Oil Recipe

Name: Hummus With Basil-Cilantro Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: for hummus; 2 15-oz. cans chick peas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 cup tahini, well stirred; 2 lemons, zested and juiced; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 cup olive oil; 5-6 tablespoons warm water; for basil cilantro oil; 1 cup basil leaves; 1 cup cilantro (leaves and stems); 1 arge clove garlic, roughly chopped; 1/2 jalapeno, seeds and membrane removed, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

for hummus
2 15-oz. cans chick peas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 cup tahini, well stirred
2 lemons, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup olive oil
5-6 tablespoons warm water
for basil cilantro oil
1 cup basil leaves
1 cup cilantro (leaves and stems)
1 arge clove garlic, roughly chopped
1/2 jalapeno, seeds and membrane removed, roughly chopped
1/2 cup olive oil

1
Combine the chick peas, lemon zest, lemon juice, kosher salt and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Add the tahini and cumin and pulse until combined. In a steady stream add the olive oil while the processor is running. Add water a tablespoon at a time, pulsing after each addition, until you achieve the desired consistency.
2
Combine the basil, cilantro, garlic and jalapeno in a blender and mix until roughly chopped. With the blender running on low speed, add the oil in a steady stream. When the oil is combined, turn the blender up incrementally until the herbs etc. have been pureed in the oil.
3
Spoon hummus into a serving dish. Swirl a spoon in the hummus, creating divots and valleys. Pour several tablespoons of the herbed oil over the hummus. Serve with pita chips and your favorite vegetables for scooping.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: for hummus, 2 15-oz. cans chick peas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/2 cup tahini, well stirred, and more.

Yes, Hummus With Basil-Cilantro Oil 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 With Basil-Cilantro Oil

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