Classic Hummus Recipes

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse the beans, discarding liquid. Transfer to a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; add onion, bay leaf and water., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 12 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. Drain mixture, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Discard onion and bay leaf., Place the beans, parsley, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Add enough reserved cooking liquid to achieve desired consistency., Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with vegetables.

Steps:

• Add chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and seasonings to the bowl of a 2-quart food processor. Blend until smooth.
• While blending, slowly add in the olive oil and water until hummus is creamy and smooth.
• Garnish with additional red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Combine the chickpeas, tahini, salt, salt, garlic, 3/4 cup water and 5 tablespoons of the lemon juice in a food processor and process until smooth and pureed. While the motor is running, pour in the oil and process until fully incorporated. Season with pepper. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 6 hours to let the flavors to come together.
• Just before serving, stir in the parsley and remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Drizzle with oil and serve with flatbreads and olives. The hummus will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Steps:

• In a food processor [mini-chopper or blender], process garlic, lemon juice, and tahini to a smooth paste.
• Add chickpeas, water, cumin, and salt to taste and blend until desired texture is achieved, but not too smooth - best somewhere around an applesauce texture.
• Spoon into 2 serving bowls (I find dividing it into 2 bowls has been useful over the years, but you can use 1 or as many serving bowls you want of course.). Sprinkle top of hummus with paprika, then create small swirl wells in the center of each bowl and pour a bit of extra virgin olive oil in the well. Serve with your favorite snacks! Store in refrigerator.