Hummus

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Hummus has been a staple in my plant based journey since my College days living in Montreal. My favorite falafel place also made the best hummus and I would always try to replicate the flavor and consistency. Hummus is easily adaptable to most flavor profiles depending on if you’re using it as a spread or dip! The ingredients below are for the basic recipe but scroll down for all the adaptations and additions.

Ingredients

1 can Garbanzo Beans drained and rinsed OR 1 1/4 cups precooked chick peas

2-3 Tbl tahini

Juice from 1/2 lemon

2 Tbl olive oil

1 tsp salt

1/4 cup water

Toss the beans into a food processor and blend until the beans begin to break down. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth. Depending on the consistency you like you may need to add more lemon juice or tahini. Drizzle small amounts at a time and continue to process until well blended. If you like the flavor of your hummus but want a looser consistency add a bit of water.

Add ins and Adaptations

  • Roasted Red Pepper

  • Roasted Garlic

  • olives

  • For a mexi inspired hummus add 1/4 tsp smoked paprika and 1/4 tsp cumin

  • Spicy version add 2 Tbl of your favorite hot sauce or 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

  • Spread hummus on toast and add avocado, microgreens and sliced tomato and slivered red onion