Authentic Middle Eastern Hummus (Chummus) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Hummus Recipes. (Authentic Middle Eastern Hummus (Chummus) Recipe). Authentic chummus is very different and SO much tastier than its American counterpart. This chummus is creamy and delicate in taste rather than overpowered with garlic or thick and pasty. It is eaten warm, fresh, and as a whole meal spread out in a dish and drizzled with fresh olive oil. It is scooped up with pita, raw onion slices, or just a fork. Do NOT use canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans)!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs20 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Authentic Middle Eastern Hummus (Chummus) Recipe

Ingredients

3 cups dry garbanzo beans

soaked overnight

1 pinch baking soda

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

¾ cup tahini paste

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

or more to taste

1 large clove garlic

minced

or more to taste

1 teaspoon ground cumin

salt to taste

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

for drizzling

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the garbanzo beans and and place in a pot. Fill with enough water to cover by at least 1 inch. Add baking soda if using. Bring to a boil and then simmer over medium heat until the beans are very soft 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Step 2

Drain the beans reserving some of the water to use later. Reserve a small handful of the whole beans for a garnish. Transfer the rest to a blender or if you have a hand blender a large bowl. Blend the beans until smooth adding 1/2 cup of olive oil gradually. Add some of the reserved water if needed to help it blend. Add the tahini and blend in along with the lemon juice. Blend in the garlic cumin and salt.

Step 3

Spread the hummus into a flat serving dish and garnish with the reserved beans and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutritional Information

Authentic Middle Eastern Hummus (Chummus) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 550.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18.4g 37%

Carbohydrates: 51.2g 17%

Dietary Fiber: 15.2g 61%

Sugars: 8.3g

Fat: 32.3g 50%

Saturated Fat: 4.4g 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 70.1IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.9mg 46%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 28%

Vitamin C: 6.7mg 11%

Folate: 440.7mcg 110%

Calcium: 177.9mg 18%

Iron: 6.9mg 38%

Magnesium: 109mg 39%

Potassium: 765.3mg 21%

Sodium: 78.5mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.6mg 64%

Calories From Fat: 290.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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