Easy Adaptable Hummus
This hummus recipe uses dried chick peas which is a very affordable way to make chick peas as well as hummus. I use this same recipe if I am planning on making hummus or just wanting cooked chick peas to use as a protein through the week. I use my InstaPot but you can make this on the stove top. It will just take longer. You will want to combine all the ingredients into a large stock pot and then bring to a boil. Turn it down to a high simmer/low boil and cover. Check it every 15 minutes or so for the chick peas to be soft but not mushy. I will often throw a couple of garlic cloves into the pot to cook with the peas then blend the cooked garlic into the hummus for a mild garlic flavor. You can also add some roasted red peppers to the food processor to blender to change up the flavors. The bean broth is the secret ingredient here because it will help you get a smooth texture without adding too much oil or plain water. The broth is flavored with the salt, bay leaf and cumin so you don’t really need to add those flavors into the hummus. This recipe is meant to be adapted, so put your own twist on it.
Ingredients:
2 cups dry chick peas
4 cups water
1 bay leaf
2 generous pinches of salt (I like herb salt but whatever you have will work)
1-2 tsp cumin seeds
2-4 tbsp olive oil
3-4 cloves of garlic pealed (optional)
1/2 lemon (Adjust as you want. If you want a whole lemon, go for it)
1/4 cup tahini
Food processor or blender
Recipe:
Combine the chick peas, water, bay leaf, salt, 2 tbsp olive oil, cumin seeds and optional garlic into the pressure cooker or pot. If using an InstaPot then set to cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. I use the bean setting. If using stove top, bring to a boil then cover and turn down to a simmer. Checking every 15-20 minutes for peas to be cooked through. After the timer goes off on the pressure cooker, I let is naturally release for 10-15 minutes before opening. If cooking on stove top just turn off heat and uncover to let cool for 20 minutes after peas are cooked through.
Strain chick peas into food processor of blender reserving all the bean broth.
Add 1 cup of bean broth, 1/2 lemon, tahini and process or blend until smooth.
Then add in the remaining olive oil and process/blend again. Taste for acid, salt. If you need to adjust, then do this now. If it is not creamy enough add more bean broth or lemon juice.
That’s it! So easy, so delicious. So much cheaper than buying hummus at the store. This is kid and family approved but like I said put your own spin on it. Just don’t throw away the bean broth until you are done:)
