Hummus - Appetizer and Snack
This is the result of my quest for perfectly creamy and flavorful hummus. We have many Middle Eastern restaurants in metro Detroit and I've always wanted to perfect the recipe at home. The secret to ultimate creaminess with this recipe is the Vitamix® blender, which really emulsifies the mixture so it's not grainy. Using a food processor in the past, it never came out smooth. Drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil and lightly garnish with a dash of paprika or minced parsley if desired. Sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top when serving for a savory variation. Great with fresh baked pita, pretzels, or sliced vegetables.
Prep 10 mins Cook: 5 mins Total: 15 mins Servings: 64 Yield: 4 cups
Vitamix Hummus
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
1 lemon
⅓ cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
½ teaspoon salt
1 dash ground cumin or more to taste
Appetizer and Snack Step 1 Pour 1 can of chickpeas with its liquid into a Vitamix® blender. Drain the second can of chickpeas reserving liquid. Set liquid aside and add chickpeas to the blender. Step 2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 6- to 8-inch saute pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute until just turning golden in color about 1 minute. Immediately remove from heat and add sauteed garlic with pan oil to the blender. Step 3 Use a citrus press to squeeze juice from the lemon directly into the blender avoiding getting seeds into mixture. Add remaining oil tahini salt and cumin. Step 4 Blend thoroughly on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes. Add in desired amount of reserved chickpea liquid slowly and continue blending until desired consistency is reached 2 to 3 minutes. To serve scoop hummus into a flat serving bowl and spread evenly around in a circular fashion.
Servings Per Recipe:64 Calories: 29.7 % Daily Value * Protein: 0.7g 1% Carbohydrates: 2.5g 1% Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2% Fat: 2g 3% Saturated Fat: 0.3g 1% Vitamin A Iu: 3.6IU Niacin Equivalents: 0.2mg 2% Vitamin C: 1.7mg 3% Folate: 7.2mcg 2% Calcium: 9.4mg 1% Iron: 0.3mg 1% Magnesium: 4mg 1% Potassium: 23.2mg 1% Sodium: 45.8mg 2% Calories From Fat: 18.4
*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.
(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Comparison based on the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc.
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