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Chickpea Hummus in three versions

17/11/2023

Hummus is a versatile dish that allows for many variations. Here I present a classic version of chickpea hummus and then two variants, one with an Italian touch and another more exotic.

Classic Hummus

Ingredients

  • 400 g of cooked chickpeas (or a can of pre-cooked chickpeas)
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons of tahini (sesame paste)
  • 30 ml of extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon of ground cumin (optional)
  • Sweet paprika for garnishing
  • Fresh parsley for garnishing

Preparation

  1. Rinse the cooked chickpeas and drain them well.
  2. In the blender, add the chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, cumin (if desired), salt, and a little extra virgin olive oil.
  3. Blend everything until you get a smooth and homogeneous cream. If necessary, add a little water to lighten the consistency.
  4. Taste and adjust the salt or lemon if necessary.
  5. Serve sprinkled with sweet paprika and garnished with a little fresh parsley.

Italian Hummus

Ingredients

  • Ingredients of Classic Hummus
  • 100 g of sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • Fresh basil for garnishing

Preparation

  1. Follow the procedure for Classic Hummus, but also add the sun-dried tomatoes to the blender.
  2. Blend until you get a homogeneous mixture.
  3. Serve garnished with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.

Beetroot Hummus

Ingredients

  • Ingredients of Classic Hummus
  • 200 g of cooked and cubed beetroots
  • Sesame seeds for garnishing

Preparation

  1. Start as for the preparation of Classic Hummus, but also put the beetroots in the blender.
  2. Blend everything until you get a smooth cream.
  3. To serve, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Curiosity: Tahini, a key ingredient for hummus, is a paste made from toasted sesame seeds, widely used throughout the Middle East. In addition to giving creaminess, it adds a slightly bitter taste to the dish that pairs well with the sweetness of the chickpeas.