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Happy first Saturday in December! :)
Is your shopping done yet?
I joke, I joke. ;)
Please tell me your shopping is not done yet. I will shed jealous crocodile tears if it is.
I have a couple quick announcements before I get into the post:
1) A huge thank you for your continued votes in Project Food Blog! Yesterday, I advanced to Challenge #9. I was a big ball of nerves all day I tell you. For challenge #9, they are cutting 12 contestants down to just 3 contestants for the final 10th round, so your votes will be more important than ever for this next one. Keep your eyes peeled for my 9th challenge post tomorrow. :) I’ve been working around the clock and very excited!
2) Holiday Glo Bar variety packs are on sale NOW (Sat Dec 4) and are expected to sell out quickly!
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And now on a more serious note, I talk hummus.
For hummus is not to be joked about. It is serious business.
The only problem with sharing a hummus recipe with you is that hummus taste preferences are so varied that it is difficult to say that this hummus recipe will be the perfect, life-changing fit for you, but I can tell you it is the right fit for me!
I can also tell you that the beauty of making hummus at home is that you can play around with the recipe to suit your own needs. Add ingredients like lemon, garlic, and salt gradually so you can taste test and adapt for your own preference.
With that being said, let’s get our hummus on!
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The Homemade Hummus That Changed Everything
Adapted from Barefoot Contessa.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chickpeas, liquid reserved and set aside
- 1 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/3 Cup tahini
- 7-8 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp reserved chickpea liquid (or water)
- 4-8 drops of Tabasco sauce (amazing), to taste
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Paprika, for garnish
Directions: Place all ingredients into a food processor (except the salt) and process until the hummus is coarsely pureed. Now add in salt gradually, stopping to taste as you go. I find the salt preference of hummus varies a lot by the person, so be sure to adjust it to your needs. Also, if you use unsalted chickpeas, you may need more salt. Scoop into a bowl and drizzle with a good quality olive oil and garnish with paprika. Makes about 2 cups and lasts for about 4-5 days in the fridge in a sealed container.
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One thing I love about homemade hummus is that it is so quick and easy to make!
It literally takes just 5 minutes before you are stuffing your face in hummus glory. :)
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The original recipe calls for 4 cloves of garlic, so I tried that out yesterday and it was way too garlicky for my liking. Two cloves is perfect for me!
I also had to cut down the salt as my canned chickpeas were salted.
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After a few adjustments, the result was a creamy and smooth hummus with the perfect consistency.
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Dare I say this was better than my favourite Fontaine Sante store bought hummus? Yes, I think I do.
I looked at my mom and said, ‘I will never buy store bought hummus again.’
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Don’t forget to drizzle on olive oil and a sprinkle of Paprika. This truly makes the hummus pop and gives it that smooth, buttery quality going down.
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Just perfect.
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The recipe makes about 2 cups and provides a quick and easy lunch spread for wraps, sandwiches, crackers, and veggies.
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Or you can just spoon feed yourself straight from the food processor as you stand there in your hummus ecstasy.
Not that I have done that or anything…
I love a good hummus! I ate an entire tub of white tuscan hummus from TJ’s in 2 days just this week. I have a hummus problem.
A little hummus hint for even smoother hummus (from my Assyrian friend!): Pop the chickpeas out of their little skins before processing… its AMAZING and so worth the time!
Great tip. I’m going to try this!
very true!! so worth the time, result is amazing!
I LOVE making my own hummus! I also put cayenne pepper and chili powder in mine for a little extra kick. So yummy!
This looks a lot like my dad’s recipe. He’s from the middle east (Tunisia) so he really knowsmwhat he’s doing. And although he might kill me for giving away his trade secrets, try adding just a bit of cumin in – it’ll take it to amwhole new level.
Ps. Congratss on making it to the nex pfbz round! I’m rooting for you to win this. Not only are you awesome, but we need some Canadian representation out there.
i love cumin! just made this hummus recipe today and had to add some to it x)
Tunisia is North Africa.. No way the Middle East
ive been looking for a clean, easy hummus recipe– THANK YOU!!!
I’m so excited for you!!!!!! :-D
I love hummus. LOVE. IT.
I asked my parents for a small food processor for Christmas and this is definitely going to be one of the first things I make with it. :D I’ve always wanted to make my own hummus.
Congrats! You’ve got foodbuzz in the bag…
Hummus is reallly high on the list of things I have been wanting to make. When my food processor arrives, it will probably be the first thing I make :)
Brilliant! I read on another blog (Eating Bird Food, mayhaps?) that removing the little chickpea husks (tedious business) yields an ultra-smooth hummus. I like mine with smoked paprika on top for an unexpected zing a ling!
A college roommate of mine made hummus once and I remember being so impressed! It
s definitely one of those recipes you can crank out at home and put out in lieu of store bought. I do like the cilantro-jalapeno version from Trader Joe’s, though :)
I am so so so happy you made it through!!! I knew you would :) Now lets see you take it all the way to the top!
In regards to christmas shopping……..? yeah….i’m not even close to being done!
Congrats on Foodbuzz :)
Yum! I’m a huge fan of a hummus recipe from Coconut and Lime, however hers is REALLY spicy. I think I’ll give this one a go!
Congrats on the challenge! I’m making your blondies tonight! :)
I love hummus! I’ve never made it myself. Did you peel the chickpeas??
I just made a variation of this hummus recipe this afternoon! I, however, love the garlic so I put 5 cloves! I omit the tahini because every time I buy it (for this purpose only) it goes bad before I get a chance to use it all :(
Congratulations for making it through to the next round of PFB!!
Congrats on moving forward in FoodBuzz! I’m voting for you!
This hummus looks soooo good. I use infused olive oils with mine for extra flavor – love rosemary and roasted garlic.
I’m a huge hummus fan. I use dried beans and heavily salt them while cooking–huge difference. I also like cumin in my hummus. Tabasco is a new idea to me, but I’m excited to try it!
This is the recipe I use, sans tahini and hot sauce. I haven’t had store-bought hummus in over a year! Sometimes I throw in some basil for something different. And straight from the food processor is always necessary ;-)
First off congrats on the Foodbuzz, you’ll totally make it to the top!! Everybody loves OH SHE GLOWS! :)
An amazing addition to hummus is cilantro!! I didn’t believe it, but it’s oh so good!
Also adding different nut butters instead of tahini, so good!!
I am obsessed with hummus. I actually just discovered Fontaine Sante at Costco and I swear my mom and I have become addicted. We refuse to buy any other kind. But now…you have given it some serious competition!