Hummus - So Many Ways To Make It

Hummus is an amazing appetizer. Easy to make, and you can adjust this recipe in so many directions. Here is a basic list of what you need:

2 cups canned chickpeas

1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)

1 tsp of olive oil (Extra Virgin)

2 cloves garlic

Sea Salt and freshly ground cracked black   pepper

1 tablespoon ground cumin or paprika

1 lemon

Chopped fresh parsley

 

In a small food processor, you would mix all of the ingredients minus the paprika and parsley. They will be added later as a garnish. You will blend the ingredients to the consistency of a thick paste. Once you have finished, you place the hummus on a plate and drizzle it with olive oil, paprika and finely chopped parsley.

 

Here is the great thing about Hummus. You can add or delete as you want once you become comfortable with the recipe. Here are some examples:

 

I forgot the tahini! Many times, I start to make Hummus only to realize I forgot to get tahini paste. Do not worry. Add an additional amount of olive oil to the same consistency.

 

Try adding a mixture of finely course pine nuts and olive oil on top as a garnish.

 

Roasted Red Peppers - Amazing flavor and will dramatically change your hummus.

 

Hot Peppers - Add a long hot - if you are a fan of the blog, you know how much I love the what a long hot can do to the recipe.

 

Sirachi - A drizzle of sirachi can kick up the flavor

 

Mix in cannellini beans - I was short on chic peas one time and mixed in a cannellini beans. The consistency was the same and the taste was excellent.