Ingredients
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3 cups dry garbanzo beans, soaked overnight
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1 pinch baking soda (Optional)
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½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
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¾ cup tahini paste
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¼ cup fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
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1 large clove garlic, minced, or more to taste
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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salt to taste
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Directions
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Rinse the garbanzo beans and and place in a pot. Fill with enough water to cover by at least 1 inch. Add baking soda, if using. Bring to a boil and then simmer over medium heat until the beans are very soft, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
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Drain the beans, reserving some of the water to use later. Reserve a small handful of the whole beans for a garnish. Transfer the rest to a blender or if you have a hand blender, a large bowl. Blend the beans until smooth, adding 1/2 cup of olive oil gradually. Add some of the reserved water if needed to help it blend. Add the tahini and blend in along with the lemon juice. Blend in the garlic, cumin, and salt.
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Spread the hummus into a flat serving dish and garnish with the reserved beans and a drizzle of olive oil.
Cook’s Note
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best results. Add more lemon juice or garlic incrementally to suit your taste.
Add enough hot water when blending so that the chummus becomes a smooth, rather thick dip rather than a clumpy paste. For a fresher taste, use fresh, hot water to thin instead of the bean soaking liquid.
Chummus has a tendency to thicken up as it cools and water can be added later if desired. This chummus freezes very well and tastes fresh when defrosted.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 551 | Calories |
| 32g | Fat |
| 51g | Carbs |
| 18g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 551 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 32g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 22% |
| Sodium 79mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate 51g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 15g | 54% |
| Total Sugars 8g | |
| Protein 18g | 37% |
| Vitamin C 7mg | 7% |
| Calcium 178mg | 14% |
| Iron 7mg | 38% |
| Potassium 765mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
