Hummus Recipes

overweightmike

I recently tried making my own hummus with garbanzo beans, lemon juice, garlic cloves, tahini, pinch of salt, and some olive oil. I can only imagine that this is a very healthy snack, especially since I eat it with 15-calorie multigrain cakes. And, the hummus is DELICIOUS!

I was wondering what other healthy ingredients I could stick into the processor for some different flavors. Anyone have any favorite hummus recipes or ideas for extra ingredients?

Louloubelpe07

I use basically the same recipe for my hummus but chickpeas instead of garbanzo beans...soooo good!

Veganniee

I usually try one of these additions:
A small amount of harissa to give it a bit of a kick.
fresh coriander.
Ground cumin and coriander

overweightmike

I usually try one of these additions:
A small amount of harissa to give it a bit of a kick.
fresh coriander.
Ground cumin and coriander

Thanks! I will try those - can you give me an idea of how much you would use for a 16-oz can of beans worth of hummus?

MrsODriscoll

A couple of sundried tomatoes - the dried ones, rehydrated in a little warm water, or the ones in oil and just don't add as much oil to make up for what sticks to the tomatoes!

patricia184

bump...LOVE HUMMUS!! Looking for all the recipes I can get

alabughosh

I like to roast my own red pepper over my gas stove and then blend it before the garbanzo beans so its very smooth. Just hold the red pepper with metal tongs over the flame or just set it right on top of the burner and let it burn for a while...do this until the skin gets black and charred. Then pop the pepper into a ziploc bag so the heat can steam it for about 5-10 minutes. Rub the charred skin off with your thumb, chop in half and get rid of the seeds. This is better than canned because it hasn't been soaking in olive oil so its way less calories. If you are using a 15 ounce can worth of beans, add one roasted pepper.

I also like to roast garlic at 400 for about an hour in the oven and then add a bunch of it because its soooo flavorful.

Also, I don't know if you are using any oil, but if you boil the beans until they are soft before you process them, and then reserve the cooking liquid, there is NO need for any oil! Its great! (If you need to) Just thin the hummus out with the cooking liquid that has all that garbanzo bean flavor from the boiling...and the result is so much smoother and creamier. My family is arabic and this is actually the authentic way to do it (no oil when making)...the oil is added at the end, drizzled on top of it in a big pool and then sprinkled with cumin.

easfahl

Great idea with the cooking liquid instead oil. Thanks.

easfahl

I've also heard some who leave out the tahini. What are everyone's thoughts on that?

JennyJacobsen

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iamthevieve

I read that as "Human Recipes"... yep, I need a nap...

patricia909

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astrosnider

I like to add a lot of parsley and/or cilantro when I put all the ingredients in the food processor. And chickpeas and garbanzo beans are the same thing in answer to one of the other posters.

Veganniee

I usually try one of these additions:
A small amount of harissa to give it a bit of a kick.
fresh coriander.
Ground cumin and coriander

Thanks! I will try those - can you give me an idea of how much you would use for a 16-oz can of beans worth of hummus?

Not sure really. I'd start off with a teaspoon of harissa or spices and keep adding until it's right for you. I like quite a bit of flavour but my family prefers a lighter taste. I probably use 6 teaspoons altogether of cumin and ground coriander. For fresh coriander I add a handful.

Veganniee

I've also heard some who leave out the tahini. What are everyone's thoughts on that?

I sometimes leave tahini out if I have other flavours. If I'm making plain i leave it in.

Laura_beau

I use basically the same recipe for my hummus but chickpeas instead of garbanzo beans...soooo good!

Chickpeas and Garbanzo beans are the same thing http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chickpea.

People in the US tend to call them Garbanzo beans (The spanish/portuguese word) but UK/AUS call them chickpeas.

Try the following:

Hairssa Paste
Red/green pesto
Coriander (Cilantro)
carmelised red onion
Fresh roasted beetroot (belend through or leave partially chunky)
roasted pumpkin/butternut squash with cumin & chilli (either blend through or leave partially chunky)
Fresh basil

P.s- I always use tahini.

Aross83

bump!

Hungry_Tuna

alabughosh - excellent suggestions. Thanks!
I totally made a note for making some tonight using your tips.

jwf1942

Add some soybeans......take them out of the pod and cook them in water and then add with your other ingrediants in your processor.

Peppychristian

Any recipe suggestions for a VERY garlicky store bought hummus? I bought it to eat with carrots as a low cal. snack but it is a little to potent to be eaten out right. I guess I didn't take the "Garlic Lovers" description seriously.

kappyd

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