Hummus Help Please

where do you get your tahini?

Since where I live ( Mexico City ) Tahini is very expensive, but Sesame seeds are much cheaper and much easier to get, I make my own Tahini.

Take a given amount of sesame seeds and slowly toast them to a pale golden or golden brown on a medium hot pan, moving them constantly so they won't scorch.
Put the seeds in a blender and start to blend adding good quality oil to the mix until you get the required consistency. As a pinch of sea salt......ready !
Last week I added grape seed oil. I don't use olive oil, because I think it is too strong and overshadows the delicate flavor of Tahini.
I make btw. Hummus without Tahini, but add sesame seeds to the garbanzos when I blend them with either the garbanzo water ( I cook my own ) or a few drops of a vegetable broth concentrate in some water.

I get the plain Sabra hummus and mix in chopped up Hot Giardinaire to give it a bit of a kick...Pretty much eat it every day.

Black bean hummus

INGREDIENTS:
1 clove garlic
1 (15 ounce) can black beans; drain and reserve liquid
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

DIRECTIONS:
1. Mince garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Add black beans, 2 tablespoons reserved liquid, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, tahini, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add additional seasoning and liquid to taste. Garnish with paprika

I really like this recipe, it cuts that fat. I usually use minimal amounts of Tahini and Olive Oil. When I make my hummus and
use extra lemon. THis black bean one sounds great...I may try it in a wrap with brown basmati rice and veggies.

Thank you for posting

I recently tried hummus for the first time and fell in love with the rich creamy flavor! I am so sad it took me 38 years to try it! It is a really filling and satisfying snack. It really sticks with you and helps curb those mid-afternoon cravings.
I am looking for some tried and true great tasting recipes and ideas of different ways to eat it. I have seen them with pita chips and pretzels and I have been eating them as a veggie dip. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.:glasses:

You can use it instead of mayo in sandwiches.

I use a recipe that i found.

2 cans of chickpeas
1/2 cup of Tahini
1/4 cup of Olive oil
Paprika
Lemon ( depends on how tangy you want it, use at least 1 )
And also depending on how much garlic you want. I use like 3 or 4 depending on the size.

Tahini is pretty calorie full, with the olive oil it can get high per serving
1/4 cup of olive oil has 480 calories before adding the other ingredients

Do you know of an alternative to olive oil, other than doing without ?

I just recently fell in love with the stuff and made my own the other night that was outstanding.

Drain a can of chick peas and put in blender with a small jar of artichoke hearts
Add a teaspoon of minced garlic, a teaspoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt and a handful of kalamata olives then blend again.

I put mine with celery.

Great recipe!

I stuffed mushrooms with it the other day ago. Maybe not the best ever but it wasn't bad, got me thinking of different ways to have it. I'd have to agree the spicier hummus's are the best!

Black bean hummus

INGREDIENTS:
1 clove garlic
1 (15 ounce) can black beans; drain and reserve liquid
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika

DIRECTIONS:
1. Mince garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Add black beans, 2 tablespoons reserved liquid, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, tahini, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add additional seasoning and liquid to taste. Garnish with paprika

I really like this recipe, it cuts that fat. I usually use minimal amounts of Tahini and Olive Oil. When I make my hummus and
use extra lemon. THis black bean one sounds great...I may try it in a wrap with brown basmati rice and veggies.

Thank you for posting

I made it last night!!! It is awesome!

I am new to hummus also and these recipes and ideas sound SO delicious, so I am bumping this for near future use!

I love dipping cheese on toast in it, and my daughter loves taking it in her sandwiches to school