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Homemade Hummus recipe for the best hummus taste

You only need 7 basic ingredients to make this easy homemade hummus recipe for the best hummus taste.



Ingredients 

These are the best ingredients for the best recipe.

  •       Cooked chickpeas. Though I cook dried chickpeas on occasion, I typically use store bought canned chickpeas in my homemade hummus, and it always comes out great. If you cook your chickpeas yourself, make sure to soak them ahead of time, and let them boil for a bit longer than you normally would, until they become mushy, soft & creamy.
  •       Tahini. A good amount of good-quality tahini is the key to smooth hummus. I use 1/3 cup in my recipe, and I choose a brand with a smooth texture and a mild, nutty flavor that’s not bitter.
  •        Fresh lemon juice. Squeeze it yourself for the best bright, zingy flavor.
  •        Garlic. I use one fresh garlic clove in my basic recipe, but you could also swap in 2 roasted garlic cloves for a caramelized taste.
  •         Water. I start with 5 tablespoons and add more, as needed, to give it a delectable light, fluffy texture!
  •        Sea salt. I use 1/2 teaspoon to heighten the bright, nutty flavors in this homemade hummus recipe.

How to Make Hummus

Once you assemble your ingredients, you can make this recipe in one easy step! Just add the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, water, garlic, and salt to a high-speed blender, and process until smooth. That’s it!

As you blend, add more water, as needed, to reach your desired consistency. If your blender has a baton, you may want to use it to help get things going.


Hummus Recipe Variations

  • If you go to the hummus section of a grocery store, you’ll find tons of ideas for seasoning it! Feel free to try experimenting with different flavors at home. I love it the traditional way, but if I’m in the mood for something different, I usually turn to one of these variations:
  • Spice it up! 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin and/or coriander adds an extra layer of flavor.
  •  Add roasted red peppers. For a nutty, romesco-style dip, blend in 1 roasted red pepper, 1/4 cup toasted almonds, and 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika.
  •  Blend in pesto. Add spoonfuls of pesto, to taste, to make an extra-lemony, herbaceous dip.
  • Go green. Blend in 1/2 cup fresh parsley, cilantro, or basil, or up to 1 cup spinach.
  •  Turn it pink! Find my beet hummus recipe here.
  • Make it sweet & smoky. Add 1/2 baked sweet potato, 2 teaspoons maple syrup, a big pinch of chili powder, and more water as needed, to the blender along with the other hummus ingredients.
  •  Give it an autumn harvest twist. Add cumin, coriander, cayenne, and roasted butternut squash to the traditional dip for a delicious autumn variation! 

Benefits of Hummus

You can feel good about eating hummus, as it contains a wide variety of vitamins and minerals.

A 100-gram (3.5-ounce) serving of hummus provides (2):

  • Calories: 166
  • Fat: 9.6 grams
  • Protein: 7.9 grams
  • Carbs: 14.3 grams
  • Fiber: 6.0 grams
  • Manganese: 39% of the RDI
  • Copper: 26% of the RDI
  • Folate: 21% of the RDI
  • Magnesium: 18% of the RDI
  • Phosphorus: 18% of the RDI
  • Iron: 14% of the RDI
  • Zinc: 12% of the RDI
  • Thiamin: 12% of the RDI
  • Vitamin B6: 10% of the RDI
  • Potassium: 7% of the RDI

Hummus is a great source of plant-based protein, providing 7.9 grams per serving.


This makes it an excellent option for people on a vegetarian or vegan diet. Consuming enough protein is essential for optimal growth, recovery and immune function.


In addition, hummus includes iron, folate, phosphorus and B vitamins, all of which are important for vegetarians and vegans, as they may not get enough from their diet.


However, sometimes inflammation can persist longer than necessary. This is called chronic inflammation, and it has been linked to many serious health problems.


Hummus is packed with healthy ingredients that may help combat chronic inflammation.


Olive oil is one of them. It’s rich in powerful antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory benefits.


In particular, virgin olive oil contains the antioxidant oleocanthal, which is believed to have similar anti-inflammatory properties as common anti-inflammatory medicines.


Similarly, sesame seeds, which make up tahini, may help reduce markers of inflammation in the body like IL-6 and CRP, which are elevated in inflammatory diseases like arthritis.


Moreover, many studies have shown that consuming a diet rich in legumes like chickpeas reduces blood markers of inflammation 


Check this amazing article for more benefits about Hummus “Is Hummus Healthy? 8 Great reasons to eat more hummus”.

Check also “Do apples help you lose weight?”.

 

This is an amazing homemade Hummus recipe with the best morning Hummus taste which you can do at home. Try it out and drop us a comment.'

 

Have a wonderful morning!

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