#MedMonth International Hummus Day
Seven Delicious Twists on the Humble Hummus Recipe
To continue our celebration of #MedMonth and to honour International Hummus Day, we’ve collected 7 delicious hummus recipes to get your taste buds excited. What easier way to enjoy these nutritious pulses than whizzing them up into a creamy dip in a blender?
The meal possibilities for hummus are endless. It can be served as a dip, spread or with salad. Any of the recipes here (except the sweet hummus) are a great addition to a Budda bowl. For a snack or light lunch, serve any of the hummus recipes with toasted wholewheat pita bread slices and raw sliced veggies for dipping.
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Before we dig into the recipes, here are a couple of general tips for perfect hummus every time:
- Pour in the olive oil during processing until the ideal consistency is reached.
- Add a dash of cold water to help make it smooth and creamy.
- For extra smooth hummus, remove the skins by gently rolling the chickpeas in a clean kitchen towel before using.
- Don’t discard the aquafaba (the chickpea water)! If your hummus is too thick, add some instead of water when processing. Or, use it in another recipe – aquafaba is great as an egg replacement in desserts such as dairy-free mousse.
CLASSIC HUMMUS
Ingredients
400 g cooked chickpeas, drained (set aside a few whole chickpeas for the decoration)
6 cloves of garlic
juice of 2 lemons
8 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 tbsp tahini
1 tsp ground cumin
salt & pepper (to taste)
Preparation
- Add all ingredients into a food processor and blend for about 2-3 minutes, until nice and smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and top with the whole chickpeas and a dash of olive oil. Optionally, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and sweet or smoked paprika.
- Serve with toasted wholewheat pita bread slices and raw sliced veggies for dipping.
BEETROOT HUMMUS
Ingredients
250 g cooked beetroot
400 g cooked chickpeas, drained
2 cloves of garlic
juice of 1 lemon
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp tahini
1⁄2 tsp ground cumin
salt & pepper (to taste)
Preparation
- Chop the beetroot into bite-size pieces.
- Add all ingredients into a food processor and blend for about 2-3 minutes, until nice and smooth.
- Serve as a spread on whole wheat or sourdough bread rolls.
SUN-DRIED TOMATO HUMMUS
Ingredients
800 g cooked chickpeas, drained
10 sun-dried tomatoes
2 tbsp oil (from sun-dried tomato jar)
juice of 2 lemons
2 cloves of garlic
2 tbsp tahini
1 tsp dried oregano
1⁄2 tsp sea salt
50 g pine nuts
Preparation
- Lightly toast the pine nuts in a dry pan (no oil) and set aside.
- Add all other ingredients into a food processor and blend for about 2-3 minutes, until nice and smooth.
- Serve with the toasted pine nuts on top, and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
GINGER & TURMERIC HUMMUS
Ingredients
400 g cooked chickpeas, drained
3 cm of ginger, peeled and grated
1 clove of garlic
juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp turmeric powder
salt & pepper (to taste)
Preparation
- Add all ingredients into a food processor and blend for about 2-3 minutes, until nice and smooth.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve with the veggie dipping sticks of your choice!
ROASTED SWEET POTATO HUMMUS
Ingredients
1 small / medium sweet potato
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
400 g cooked chickpeas, drained
1 clove of garlic
2 tbsp tahini
2 tbsp of lemon juice
salt & pepper (to taste)
1 tsp cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
Optional: a dash of maple syrup to sweeten
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 200°C. Cut the potato into cubes and toss in oil.
- Roast for 15 – 20 minutes until cooked. Set aside and allow to cool.
- Add potato and remaining ingredients into a food processor and blend for about 2-3 minutes, until nice and smooth.
GREEN LENTIL HUMMUS WITH HERBS AND OLIVES
Ingredients
250 g green lentils, cooked and drained
70 g kalamata olives, pitted
juice of 2 lemons
2 cloves garlic
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp tahini
1⁄2 tsp cumin
2 tbsp sunflower seeds
fresh, chopped parsley
Preparation
- Lightly toast the sunflower seeds in a dry pan (no oil) and set aside.
- Add all ingredients (except sunflower seeds and parsley) into a food processor and blend for about 2-3 minutes, until nice and smooth.
- Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with the sunflower seeds and parsley.
SNICKERDOODLE HUMMUS (SWEET)
Ingredients
400 g cooked chickpeas, drained
2 tbsp almond butter
2 tbsp date syrup
2 large dates
3 tbsp unsweetened plant milk
2 ½ tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ tsp cinnamon
pinch of salt
Preparation
- Add all ingredients into a food processor and blend for about 2-3 minutes, until nice and smooth.
- Allow hummus to chill in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving. Resist the temptation to eat it straight out of the blender!
- Serve with fresh fruit such as apple slices, bananas and berries, or spread on rice crackers or whole wheat toast.
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