One of my favorite things to eat is hummus but my hummus habit was costing me big time! It is so expensive for some reason. I can never figure out why. Hummus has only few inexpensive ingredients and is also really simple to make your own. I usually have some on hand at all times and there is no end to the different varieties you can make or recipes you can use it in. So stop wasting your money and make your own. This recipe won't cost you $6.99 for a 10 oz. container.
The most expensive and perhaps hard to find item required for this recipe is Tahini. Tahini is basically a sesame paste that will give the hummus a nutty flavor. I buy mine at the local Indian market for $5.99 a jar. When you only use 2 tablespoons every time you make hummus it lasts a long time. If you can't find it just go without it. The flavor will be a little different but it will still be worth it. I promise. There really is no limit to how many varieties of hummus you can make. I've made hummus using sun dried tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, roast garlic, etc. This is just a basic recipe so find what you like and start experimenting. Enjoy!
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of tahini
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- garlic (I used 3 cloves but is there such a thing as too much?)
- 1 15 oz. can of chick peas (garbanzo beans) drained with liquid reserved
- spices (your choice) For this recipe I used cumin, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes
1. Add all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. You may need to add a little of the reserved liquid to attain the proper smoothness. Not too much though. You don't want runny hummus!
2. Refrigerate for at least an hour afterward. The longer you wait the more the flavors will stand out. To serve, drizzle with a little olive oil if desired. It's that easy!
Assemble the ingredients!
Putting the garlic in the blender using my sweet Santoku knife
Add a little of the reserved liquid to make the hummus smooth
Take care of yourself and each other.
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