How to make creamy hummus

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There is something about hummus that makes me weak at the knees. I am going to show you how to make the best, easy homemade hummus dip. It’s lusciously creamy with a zesty and nutty flavour. It’s so good that you just want to put it on everything.

Making homemade hummus is so much better than store bought and with very little effort on your part you can create the Middle Eastern favourite yourself at half the price.

There are many different hummus recipes out there and I have personally tried A LOT of them. I think thats what cooking is all about, trying and experimenting with different flavours and techniques until you create your very own recipe.

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In my opinion I have perfected not only the BEST HUMMUS EVER, but also the easiest!

I’m talking hummus done and ready to devour in less than 10 minutes.

• No soaking chickpeas overnight
• Don’t need to boil your chickpeas for hours
• No individually peeling off chickpea skins

Nope none of that, just whole canned chickpeas paired with wonderful tahini to get the creaminess and bold flavours of garlic, lemon and cumin.

Like I said It’s so damn good that you want to eat it with everything!

What is hummus

Hummus is a staple Middle Eastern savoury dish made from chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon, garlic and cumin.

It seriously tastes like nothing else on earth; It’s rich, robust and totally satisfying.

It’s now widely available all around the world and likely to be stocked at your local supermarket.

Scoop it up with pita, flat bread or corn chips. Spread it in wraps or burgers. Dollop it over meat or salads such as tabouli. Hummus is so versatile as it can be a dip a spread or a sauce.

There are so many ways to enjoy this amazing side!

What is tahini

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Tahini which is the second main ingredient in hummus is a paste made from sesame seeds. There are three variations; hulled, unhulled and unhulled black.

Tahini has the consistency of smooth peanut butter but has a strong, earthy taste and can taste slightly bitter.

Apart from hummus, it is commonly used in salad dressings, baba ghanoush, savoury dishes as well as desserts.

The process of making hulled tahini involves soaking the sesame seeds in water and then crushing them to separate the bran from the kernels.

Once crushed they are then soaked again which causes the bran to sink and the kernels to float to the top.

The kernels are toasted and then ground to produce tahini.

Both varieties are available to purchase on Amazon by clicking here.

Why is hummus so good for you

Need another reason to love hummus

Hummus is super nutritious and is packed full of vitamins and minerals.

It’s a great source of fibre.

Also, it is loaded with plant based protein to keep you fuller for longer.

It’s healthy, vegetarian, Gluten-free and vegan!

What you are going to need for creamy homemade hummus

• Canned chickpeas; I found Annalisa canned chick peas to be the best brand.

• Tahini

• Garlic
• Lemon
• Ground cumin
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to season

What you need to do to make homemade hummus

Place the chick peas, tahini and a pinch of salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Process for a minute.

Next add the garlic, lemon juice, cumin, olive oil and 2tbs of cold water. Continue to process for a further few minutes. If the mixture is too thick add another tablespoon of cold water.

Continue to process until you have a wonderful silky-smooth consistency.

Check for seasoning then transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.

Serve it with my easy flatbreads

See below for full recipe

How long does hummus keep

Leftover hummus can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.

I store mine in a glass pyrex bowl with a lid.

Garnishes for your easy homemade hummus

To make your hummus extra special and a little bit more sexy why not jazz it up with some of these garnishes:

• Always finish it off with a nice drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
• A sprinkle of smoked paprika
• Sumac is a spice commonly used in Middle eastern cooking
• Sesame seeds
• A handful of toasted chickpeas
• Sprinkle of finely chopped parsley

Tools to make the job easier

Food processor

Citrus press

Colander, perfect for draining chick peas

Thats it my friends, thats how simple and easy it is to make the best ever hummus dip!

So whether it be to enjoy with pita or flat bread while your binge watching Netflix, to spread in your wraps and burgers, as part of your grazing board at your next function or to dollop over your salads and meats, Hummus really is the most delicious and versatile dish!

I really hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

MFM XOXO

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• Homemade Tzatziki dip
• Tabouli salad
• Easy homemade flatbread
• Smashed avocado with creamy feta
• Pea fritters with crispy pancetta

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