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quick and easy homemade hummus

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Recipe by
Larry Cline
@larrywcline-1309
Midland, GA

I love the sesame flavor of hummus, but tahini (sesame seed paste) is not something I normally keep in my pantry. So I came up with this version that uses the sesame oil I keep for Asian dishes. The roasted red pepper is optional, but I think it improves the flavor, and gives the hummus a nice orange color. You can eat it immediately, but chilling for an hour or so improves the flavor.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Food Processor

Ingredients For quick and easy homemade hummus

  • two 15 oz can
    chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
  • 2-3 Tbs
    olive oil
  • 2-3 Tbs
    lemon juice
  • 2-3 cloves
    garlic, pressed
  • 1/2-1 Tbs
    roasted sesame oil
  • 2 Tbs
    roasted red peppers (second choice: pimentos)
  • 1 Tbs
    sriracha (optional)
  • 1 Tbs
    dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp
    paprika (or smoked paprika)
  • 1 Tbs
    sliced black olives (optional)

How To Make quick and easy homemade hummus

  • 1
    Drain the garbanzo beans and dump into the bowl of a food processor. Grind coarsely.
  • 2
    With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil until about as thick as peanut butter.
  • 3
    Continue processing and add lemon juice, garlic, sesame oil, roasted red peppers or pimentos, and Sriracha.
  • 4
    Adjust seasonings to taste. When satisfied, stir in dried parsley. Transfer hummus to a serving bowl. Cover and chill at least an hour so flavors can blend.
  • 5
    Before serving, dust with paprika and garnish with black olives. Serve with pita bread, tortilla chips, or vegetables.
  • 6
    Makes about 3 cups (it sounds like a lot, but trust me, it goes fast!)
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