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Super Smooth Hummus

2013 March 4
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I remember the first time I had hummus.  I was maybe 12 or 13 and my mom’s friend from the big city Atlanta was visiting our small stoplight-devoid town.  She brought with her crunchy wasabi peas, edamame, and hummus.

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Oh the hummus.  It was so tangy and creamy and unique.  Where I lived, dips came in the form of a pop-top can and accompanied ruffled potato chips.

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I’ve been making hummus for a long time but what takes it up a notch lately is dousing it in a layer of flavor infused olive oil and savory spices.  Here I used roasted garlic olive oil and smoked paprika.

The true secret to the best hummus is peeling the chickpeas.  I generally toss them in a bowl with water and swish them around with my hand, which loosens the skins.  Then I pop each pea out of its skin.

 

It adds a little time to what would be a quick food processor-only recipe but it is really worth it.

 

Hummus (adapted from Oh She Glows)
Ingredients

  • 2 15oz cans chick peas, peeled
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2-4 tbsp water, as needed to reach desired consistency
  • 1/2-1 tsp fine grain sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander seeds
  • smoked paprika and olive oil for garnish

Instructions

  1. Add chick peas to the food processor and pulse until chopped.
  2. Add remaining ingredients, adding water if necessary to reach desired consistency.
  3. Garnish with spices and oils.

 


from → beans, side dish, vegan(izable)

  • Stefany

    I agree – peeling them really makes a difference! You did a great jjob with this!

  • http://www.facebook.com/angie.gazdziak Angie Frazzini Gazdziak

    That looks divine. Great job, Branny!

  • http://www.facebook.com/kelsey.morgan.756 Kelsey Morgan

    I’ve seen a few recipes floating around that call for peeling the chickpeas. With so many amazing bloggers saying it’s the key, I’ve got to try it!

  • USA Kiwi (Kylee)

    I’ve never peeled the chickpeas, but that makes total sense to get that smooth texture. Totally trying it.
    K
    PS: HB

  • Caroline

    Wow, this looks delicious. Great picture. I have been wanting to try my hand at making hummus, this looks like a great recipe!

  • Kate

    A food mill makes quick work of removing the skins.

  • Kate

    My parents worked in a middle-east grocer when they were young’uns so I grew up with fantastic hummus. And you’re dead right about peeling the chick peas!