Simply Tasty Hummus

Simply Tasty Hummus

by Anna
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Who knew that your local Family YMCA would be a good source for recipes?  Sometimes our Y staff will provide copies of healthy, easy recipes for the patrons to take home.  I have tried a few and they usually turn out pretty tasty.  This hummus is no exception.  I think it took about 5 minutes or so to put together–took longer for me to do the “photo shoot” than it did to prepare the recipe.  Hummus is best served with pita chips, like Stacy’s.  It’s also a great dip for fresh veggies.  I have tried it on carrots, celery, and snow peas, so far.  It would probably be a good side to serve with a sandwich, like this turkey club.

The only ingredient you will probably need to purchase is the sesame oil.  I have only been able to find that, locally, in a larger bottle than I would like.  I don’t use it in anything else.

This is an easy dish to customize, so if you DO like hummus–it’s an acquired taste–and you want a little something extra, try these:

  • Roasted Garlic–for a more mellow flavor, roast the garlic in the oven or on the stove top before adding to the chickpeas.
  • Roasted Red Pepper–use a small jar of red pepper strips (pimientos) and mix most of the peppers in with the hummus in the blender. For more flavor you can use the liquid in the jar in place of some of the oil.  Garnish with a few pepper strips.
  • Southwestern–Decrease the salt and pepper.  Add about 1/8 t. of cumin and a dash of cayenne pepper.

I would totally keep a dish of this in the fridge when you want a little something, but you’re not quite sure what. Pretty tempted to do that right now, as a matter of fact.  Comment below and let us know what you use hummus for, and ideas for using the sesame oil.  We welcome your input! 

Simply Tasty Hummus

Try this hummus recipe with some pita chips or fresh veggie sticks for a quick snack or a tasty side.
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Ingredients
  • 1 15-oz. can of chickpeas, drained
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • a few drops of sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt & 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
Directions
Step 1
Combine the chickpeas, oils, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor or blender.
Step 2
Process to desired consistency, scraping down the sides of the food processor a couple of times during the blending.
Step 3
If texture is too thick, drizzle in a little more olive oil or a small amount of water.
Step 4
Scoop into a bowl, stirring in salt and pepper to taste.
Step 5
Serve with pita chips or fresh veggie sticks.

 

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