Hummus bi Tahini

5.09.2008

If you google hummus bi tahini, you'll most likely find well over 50 recipes, maybe even more. However, this recipe is by far the best recipe. See for yourself, or should I say, taste for yourself.
It's a very easy to follow recipe and the finished product will be delicioso!

Hummus bi Tahini

Ingredients: 
1 (15oz.)can of chickpeas
2 small garlic cloves
1 tablespoon tahini (sesame seed paste)
Juice of one lemon

1/8 teaspoon cumin
olive oil, parsley, paprika or cumin for serving

Directions:
Pour just a bit of water out of the can, leaving ¾ of the can filled with water
Pour the chickpeas with their water into the blender. Blend together for 5 minutes, or until well blended.
Add the lemon juice, cumin, and the tahini. Blend until the mixture is slightly thick. Taste and adjust seasoning with lemon juice and salt.
To serve: spread hummus in a shallow bowl, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with spices if desired.
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4 comments:

JennDZ - The Leftover Queen said...

I love hummus, it is my favorite food! I usually use 1/2 cup of tahini and I also pop the skin off my chickpeas - it makes the consistency so much better!

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Mimi said...

Thanks Jen! Im glad to be a part of the Foodie Blogroll :)

alienbea said...

That is almost exactly the recipe my husband uses. He's the hummus king, undisputed, in our home so I always let him do it! :)

Mimi said...

Aw yeah my father loves hummus as well, but doesnt know a thing about making it lol

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