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  • OddChoices
    OddChoices Posts: 244 Member
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    How does one make it on their own? That might be something I can handle LOL

    I make a pumpkin hummus.

    1 can pumkin
    2 tbsp tahini paste (roasted sesame paste you can find in any grocery store)
    Handful cilantro
    juice of half lemon
    1 tbsp crushed red pepper
    2-3 cloves garlic
    salt to taste

    Puree all ingredients. Keep refrigerated.
  • pstaceyca
    pstaceyca Posts: 306 Member
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    Dip or I use it on sanwiches instead of mayo!
  • orangesmartie
    orangesmartie Posts: 1,870 Member
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    With a spoon! i love hummous. Can't buy it because i eat it all in one go. My favourite is jalapeno hummous.

    When i do buy it, i second a lot of the suggestions, veggies, chips, crackers, pittas. I've also used it as the 'sauce' on a pizza dough. Big dollop on salad leaves.

    Spread some on bread, top with roasted veggies, make a sandwich. divine!
  • XXXMinnieXXX
    XXXMinnieXXX Posts: 3,459 Member
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    Today i had it with sweet chilli ryvitas! Yum! X
  • lausa22
    lausa22 Posts: 467 Member
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    I have mine with carrots, breadsticks, on a wrap, a side dip for other food, mixed with cottage cheese on a sandwich...
  • superbeacon
    superbeacon Posts: 24
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    I make hummus about every other day from whatever bean I happen to have cooked and lying around. I use it as a sauce, spread, dip...you name it!
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
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    Good with roasted veggies! I mix 1/2 cup hummus with a head of roasted broccoli.
  • shellplen
    shellplen Posts: 31
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    Where do you get tahini paste from, I've never seen it anywhere
  • _AllieCat_
    _AllieCat_ Posts: 515 Member
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    I love it spread on toast, as a dip for carrots and tortilla chips, and in place of mayonnaise.
  • LeRevCooper
    LeRevCooper Posts: 122
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    It's also good as a spread on a sandwich.
  • OddChoices
    OddChoices Posts: 244 Member
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    Where do you get tahini paste from, I've never seen it anywhere

    In the US., at Whole foods, Earthfare, Krogers, Giant Eagle. Maranatha is a well known brand. You will find it generally where they keep peanut butter etc.

    Else try middle eastern grocery stores.
  • pronetocrash91
    pronetocrash91 Posts: 125 Member
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    I like it with raw red pepper, baby carrots, bagel bites and pita chips.

    I'd love to learn how to make my own someday soon.
  • NoStoppingNow77
    NoStoppingNow77 Posts: 38 Member
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    I've started cooking the beans in the slow cooker, takes about 3 hours. . A one pound bag will make a LOT of hummus. It's so much easier than doing it on the stove and I'm a cheapskate so I hate buying it in cans.
  • ashleycx
    ashleycx Posts: 9
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    How do you make your own hummus?
  • likeschocolate
    likeschocolate Posts: 368 Member
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    Add baby carrots!

    Also a decent substitute for mayo/etc. on some types of sandwiches.
  • kmccormick42
    kmccormick42 Posts: 78 Member
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    One of my favorite snacks. I like to eat it on toasted pita bread or Stacy's Naked Pita Chips or when I'm really watching the calories, I eat it on cucumber slices.
  • idream2bgwen
    idream2bgwen Posts: 424 Member
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    This is my go-to that I got from a friend:

    1 can chickpeas/garbonzo beans in water (preferably low-sodium/no salt added)
    1/4 c of water from the can
    juice from 1 lemon
    1 1/2 T tahini
    1 t minced garlic (or 2 garlic cloves, crushed)
    1/2 t salt
    2 T olive oil
    1 dash cayenne pepper, or to taste

    Drain peas/beans except 1/4 c into measuring cup. Combine all ingredients into blender or food processor, including reserved water. Blend well for 3-5 minutes or until smooth.


    I also just tried a new one that's flavored with sweet corn and roasted jalapeno: http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/05/sweet-corn-roasted-jalapeno-hummus/

    YAY! I have everything here. Guess who is making hummus tonight!!!
  • anonniemouse
    anonniemouse Posts: 117 Member
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    Dip for carrots, with baked tortilla chips, sandwich spread, mixed with tuna or chicken in place of mayo for salads, and this recipe - which is absolutely AMAZING http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/hummus-crusted-chicken/

    hummus-crusted chicken sounds (and looks) delicious
  • jaxxie
    jaxxie Posts: 572 Member
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    How does one make it on their own? That might be something I can handle LOL

    You can check out epicurious.com for fantastic recipes. I honestly don't know what it doesn't go with. I even use it to dip my hot air popcorn in! Enjoy and Bon Appetite!
  • Paganrosemama
    Paganrosemama Posts: 86 Member
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    I have used plain Hummus as a substitute for cream cheese in a taco dip, Mixed with taco seasoning, there is very little difference. My vegan friends loved it!

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