Chickpea hummus is a vegetable cream typical of Middle Eastern cuisine, appreciated worldwide for its enveloping taste and versatility. Prepared with boiled chickpeas, tahina (sesame cream), lemon juice, garlic and Extra Virgin Olive Olive Oil , it is a naturally vegan dish that is gluten-free and rich in vegetable protein.
Perfect as an appetizer, enjoyed with pita bread, crudités or breadsticks, but also as a dip for stuffing sandwiches and bowls, hummus is a must for those who like to eat healthy without sacrificing flavor. Find out how to make it at home in minutes with simple, natural ingredients.
1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas under running water.
2. In a blender, add the drained chickpeas along with: tahina, lemon juice, minced garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Olive Oil , cumin and salt.
3. Blend all ingredients.
4. If the cream turns out too thick, add more Olive Oil evo.
5. Adjust for salt.
6. Serve the chickpea hummus in a serving bowl and, if desired, sprinkle with a little sweet paprika or chili powder.
Tips for making your own chickpea hummus
Like all simple recipes, it's the details that make the difference between a good result -- and a great result. So here are our tips for making a different kind of chickpea hummus, more flavorful and tasty:
No problem using precooked chickpeas in glass: just be careful to choose those without additives or preservatives.
Use tahina, not the sesame seedOlive Oil ; it has a different texture and flavor, giving your hummus the classic toasted aftertaste.
Use the spices from the original recipe: cumin and sweet paprika.
You can use the blender to make the cream; only thing, be careful not to overheat the mixture.
Serve hummus accompanied by warm pita bread and fresh vegetables cut into sticks.
If you find the sauce too thick, add a little Olive Oil EVO, it will help make the chickpea hummus more velvety and smooth.
Extra Virgin Olive Olive Oil : how to make your chickpea hummus unique
As in many of the sauce and cream recipes, Extra Virgin OliveOlive Oil , available for purchase here in the store, plays an essential role in the preparation of chickpea hummus:
Olive Oil EVO enriches the flavor of the dish with its fruity and herbaceous notes.
It helps add creaminess to chickpea hummus, especially when added in preparation.
It helps preserve chickpea hummus by creating a protective layer on its surface that counteracts oxidation and mold growth.
It is light and extremely digestible, unlike seedOlive Oil , which tends to burden the liver.
It is rich in antioxidants and monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial to health.
For our recipe we usedExtra Virgin OliveOlive Oil il Casolare Rustic Naturale, which is particularly suitable for raw uses because of its fruity taste.
