Happy Humpday! I'm working on my TAJ Farms goose today. But in the meantime and in the spirit of mid-week celebration I've got a quick and easy dip...
... Hummus, and to stay in the spirit of easy celebration, there's lots of quality hummus already made in many grocery stores (or making your own is SO quick and easy) but here's the basic list:
HAPPY HUMPDAY - MAKE IT A CELEBRATION!!!
Basic Hummus
Ingredients:
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| Hummus |
- Batch of Hummus
- Green Olives
- Black Olive
- Italian Parsley
HAPPY HUMPDAY - MAKE IT A CELEBRATION!!!
HUMMUS RECIPE, METHOD, AND A QUICK HUMMUS HISTORY AFTER THE JUMP...
Basic Hummus
Ingredients:
- 1 can of chickpeas/garbanzo beans (15 oz) – drain beans, but reserve liquid to use for thinning final mix as needed
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- Salt to taste
Embellishments:
Method:
In a food processor, combine all ingredients and process until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed. Garnish with parsley (or what ever fresh herb you choose to use), and drizzle a touch of olive oil on top along with a pinch of paprika, or cayenne, etc. Serve with fresh pita bread or toasted pita chips.
A little history lesson:
Hummus is a dip/spread that is made from chickpeas. Hummus is the Arabic word for chickpea. In Spanish it’s Garbonzo, and in Italian Cece. Hummus is one of the oldest foods dating back to ancient Egypt. Chick Peas have been recorded in cooking for over 7,000 years.
Hummus is a basic recipe and tastes different everywhere and depending on who made it with what extra embellishments. When making hummus, keep your own taste buds in mind. The fun about Middle Eastern cooking is ingredient amounts aren't set in stone. Add a little of this and take away that and make it yours!
- ½ cup to ¾ cup roasted red peppers (depending on taste)
- ½ cup to ¾ cup minced cilantro (depending on taste) – replace lemon with lime juice for this method, and garnish with minced cilantro rather than parsley
- Add a pinch of cayenne for added heat
- Add minced fresh Jalapenos and a touch of cumin
- Add Calamata olives
- Used Olive oils crushed with added flavors – roasted garlic, basil, citrus, etc.
- GET CREATIVE!!!
Method:
In a food processor, combine all ingredients and process until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt as needed. Garnish with parsley (or what ever fresh herb you choose to use), and drizzle a touch of olive oil on top along with a pinch of paprika, or cayenne, etc. Serve with fresh pita bread or toasted pita chips.
A little history lesson:
Hummus is a dip/spread that is made from chickpeas. Hummus is the Arabic word for chickpea. In Spanish it’s Garbonzo, and in Italian Cece. Hummus is one of the oldest foods dating back to ancient Egypt. Chick Peas have been recorded in cooking for over 7,000 years.
Hummus is a basic recipe and tastes different everywhere and depending on who made it with what extra embellishments. When making hummus, keep your own taste buds in mind. The fun about Middle Eastern cooking is ingredient amounts aren't set in stone. Add a little of this and take away that and make it yours!
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