Description
Creamy Ina Garten Hummus elevates classic Mediterranean dip with silky chickpea perfection. Garlic, tahini, and fresh lemon create a luxurious blend that turns simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy appetizer you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (15.5 ounces) canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
- ⅓ cup tahini or sesame paste
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
Instructions
- Drain the canned chickpeas, reserving of the liquid, and transfer them to a food processor with a steel blade attachment.
- Add tahini, minced garlic cloves, freshly squeezed lemon juice, Tabasco sauce, and kosher salt to the chickpeas in the food processor.
- Pulse and blend the ingredients until a coarse, creamy purée forms, scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
- Evaluate the texture of the hummus, gradually incorporating additional reserved chickpea liquid or lemon juice to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Taste the hummus and fine-tune the seasoning by adding more salt, Tabasco, or lemon juice according to personal preference.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2-3 hours to allow the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Before serving, give the hummus a gentle stir and adjust seasonings if needed, ensuring a well-balanced and flavorful dip.
Notes
- Elevate flavor by using freshly squeezed lemon juice, which brings a zesty brightness that bottled versions can’t match.
- Preserve chickpea liquid as a secret weapon for achieving that perfectly smooth, creamy consistency when blending.
- Extend blending time beyond your typical mixing to ensure tahini and chickpeas transform into an ultra-silky texture.
- Customize your hummus by tasting and tweaking seasonings, adding extra garlic, lemon, or salt until it hits your personal flavor sweet spot.
- Let the hummus rest in the refrigerator for a few hours, allowing complex flavors to develop and mingle for a more harmonious dip experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg