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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…
My grandpa is israeli and makes hummus from his old family recipe ;) He soaks a big bag of chickpeas overnight then boils them and makes HUGE amounts of hummus for us that never last more than 3 days :) Yummmm, I want him to come back to visit now!
How would you say this recipe compares to the other one you have? I think it was called 50 cent hummus? I like that one a lot :)
Oh my goodness that hummus looks delicious! Congratulations on Project Foodblog I’ll keep voting for you!
I definitely have a hummus addiction – we’ve talked before about the huge tubs from Costco… don’t get me started. :) This looks really great though – I always have a hard time making hummus at home – it is NEVER the right consistency!
1st, homemade hummus is the best and its so easy (and much cheaper) then buying it from the store and 2nd, I know for a fact that this is good cause i always add siracha to my hummus and it is beyond amazing!!!! The heat from the siracha (or hot sauce) compliments the other flavors perfectly!
YAY!!!! I am super excited for you to win the whole competition:):):):) I think you should have a glo bar giveaway when you win!! just an idea….;);)
that looks incredibly delicious :)
i am definitely adding some tabasco in my hummus!
Holy yummm. That looks amazing!
You can never go wrong with Ina; tried & true.
Thank you thank you thank you for the hummus recipe! :) Once I have a food processor, I will be making this!
Congrats on your progress in Foodbuzz – your entries are great! And thanks for sharing the side by side photos of you and Eric in your last post. You two look great! I just showed my husband for inspiration.
Any suggestions for tahini relacements? I know it’s difficult because that gives a lot of the smooth texture.
im not sure there would be a sub for tahini in this recipe since it requires so much of it
I know this is old but I use plain non-fat yogurt. Actually I use plan non-fat Greek Yogurt now.
I love mixing hummus with tempeh and making a Mediterranean “chicken” salad of sorts. It’s delicious!
Big congrats on moving ahead to the next round of Project Food Blog! I can’t wait to see what you have in store :) That hummus is a lot like a recipe I use from the restaurant I work in. Next time I make it, though, I’ll use a food processor (I’ve been using a blender) and add the lemon/ salt to taste instead dumping everything in at once.
Yummy!!!! I don’t think that I’ve ever made or had hummus, even though I have tahini sitting in the cabinet…..now I have a yummy-looking recipe to try out!!!!!!!! Thanks!
Hummus! I love it. I went to a restaurant dedicated to hummus this week. Now I shall make my own and open my own restaurant! Just kidding. But I have bought many disappointing hummuses from stores and only like one brand, so I am looking forward to trying yours! (Most likely with Mara’s tip above for extra creaminess!) Thanks Ange! P.S- I’m looking forward to voting for you in the next challenge!!
Congrats on advancing! I’m definitely going to be making this hummus…tomorrow, perhaps?
Or you can just spoon feed yourself straight from the food processor as you stand there in your hummus ecstasy = I’m so glad I’m not the only one that does exactly this.
Congrats on advancing! Can’t wait to see what’s up next.
that hummus looks diivinnee! & i LOVEEE tabasco sauce~!!
that hummus looks diivinnee! & i LOVEEE tabasco sauce~!!
OH yum! I love hummus. :)
Congrats on the contest -I think you have it in the bag!
That hummus looks wonderful, so making it this weekend!