Make Your Own Hummus - Basic Recipe

Kozmic Blues's Note:

The flavor possibilities are endless! Even when they are sale, the tubs of hummus in the markets are a bit pricey. Take the time to make your own. It's really easy and lower fat because I use the bean liquid for moisture instead of streams of olive oil or tahini. I got two hugely genuine, UNSOLICITED comments from my mother AND grandmother (that's BIG, believe me...) I also like to open people's minds a bit. My family, just the night before, had proclaimed their determined hatred for anything "curry" or "cumin". After they gobbled this hummus for several minutes, and asked me how I made it, I proudly proclaimed the spice combo I used! Give everything a chance! Who knows, you might actually like it : > This recipe can easily be doubled.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas , preferably organic
• ½ cup onion , chopped
• 2 -4 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• ½ teaspoon curry powder (I used Penzey's Balti curry powder)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄8; teaspoon cayenne or 1⁄8; teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (to taste)
• ¼-½ cup fresh parsley or ¼-½ cup fresh cilantro , chopped

Directions:

1. Sauté the onions in the oil for about 5 minutes.
2. Add minced garlic and spices and sauté another 2 minutes or until fragrant.
3. Be sure to keep stirring to avoid sticking or the garlic getting too dark.
4. Drain the chickpeas, reserving their liquid.
5. Add them to a blender or food processor with just enough liquid to blend.
6. If using a blender, like I have, be patient, and keep scraping down the sides.
7. Once chickpeas are somewhat smooth, add the sautéed onion, garlic and spice mixture from the stove and blend until combined.
8. Scrape into a bowl and add lime/lemon juice if using, and fold in fresh parsley or cilantro.
9. Serve with grilled pita or as a dip for fresh veggies.

Reviews

[Lazy vegan]

this was perfect b4 itossed in all the lemon and lime juice. should have used half of 1 lime i think or as directed "to taste". It is still good but runny and a bit tart now. Thanks for another good recipe kosmic blue!