Hummus - Another food-buddy!

What is Hummus?

According to Wikipedia,  it is a Levantine Arab food dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini (sesame paste), olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. It is popular throughout the Middle East and in Middle Eastern cuisine around the globe.

There are varied versions around the web, but its base is made of chickpeas and olive oil. 

It is good with pita breads, tortilla chips, crackers, dips for vegetables like carrots, celery, and cucumbers.  The possibilities are endless. Some served it with falafel as a spread with salad on the side.

Here are some home-made recipes to explore and enjoy.

Homemade Greek Hummus

By Momables

Ingredients:

2 cups canned chickpeas,drained

1/3 cup tahini or sesame paste

2-4 garlic gloves

1/4 cup water

6 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (2-3 lemons)

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tbsp olive oil

2 tsps kosher salt

Directions

Place the chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of water, the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, olive oil, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until coarsely pureed. The hummus should be moist and thick; add more lemon juice and water slowly to make it creamier.  Repeat if necessary. Cover and refrigerate for several hours for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings. Yield: 2 cups.