Chickpea Hummus: let’s make it together with this easy recipe!
Chickpea hummus
Chickpea hummus
Ingredients
Chickpea Hummus
- 800 gr Pre-cooked chickpeas
- 6 tbsps Tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 1 Juice of two lemons
- 50 gr EVO oil
- 1 tsp Cumin
- to taste Salt
- to taste Water
- 3 cloves Garlic
- to taste Sweet paprika or chili pepper powder
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas under running water.
- Tip into the bowl of a food processor along with tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, cumin and salt.
- Blend the mix.
- If the consistency is too thick, add more evo oil.
- Adjust for salt.
- Serve your hummus in a bowl and sprinkle with a little sweet paprika or chili powder.
Hummus is a Middle Eastern chickpea paste that in time has become very popular in Italy. It is a tasty appetizer, and very easy to prepare!
6 Tips for the preparation of hummus
As for all simple recipes, the difference between a good result and a great result lies in the details. That’s why we are suggesting a few tricks that will help you make a very special, delicious hummus:
- It’s fine to use canned chickpeas: just prefer those without additives or preservatives.
- Use tahini instead of sesame oil; it is its texture and flavor which will give your hummus its classic smoky aftertaste.
- Use the spices from the original recipe, cumin and sweet paprika.
- Blend the mix in a food processor without overheating it.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little EVO oil; your hummus will be smooth and silky.
Extra virgin olive oil: how to make an outstanding hummus
Extra virgin olive oil plays and essential role in the preparation of hummus:
- EVO oil enhances the flavor of the dish with its fruity and herbaceous notes.
- It imparts creaminess to the chickpeas, especially if added in the early stages.
- It helps preserve the hummus by creating a protective layer on its surface that counteracts oxidation and mold growth.
- It is light and extremely digestible, unlike seed oil which tends to weigh on the liver.
- It is rich in antioxidants and monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial to health.
For our recipe we used Il Casolare Grezzo Naturale Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which is particularly suitable as a condiment because of its fruity flavor.
Are you ready to put our tips to test? Go ahead!
