Chickpea Hummus: let’s make it together with this easy recipe!
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!
