Hummus from Dried Chickpeas |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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When I was on WIC I had dried chickpeas rather than canned so I had to adapt the hummus recipe. This basic recipe can be varied by adding black olives, roasted garlic, red peppers, or other ingredients - just look at the packaged hummus in the deli for inspiration. You can even substitute peanut butter for the more expensive, and sometimes difficult to find, tahini for a budget-friendly variation with a different flavor that some people prefer. It makes a big batch that can be frozen in handy quanities. Best made the day before, but I can never keep my family out of it that long. Ingredients:
1 lb dried garbanzo beans, soaked overnight |
1 cup tahini |
3/4 cup lemon juice |
1/2 cup olive oil |
6 -8 garlic cloves, peeled |
1 -2 tablespoon salt, to taste |
1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional) |
Directions:
1. Bring chickpeas to boiling then simmer about 1/2 hour until tender.
2. Drain chickpeas, reserving liquid. Let stand until cool enough to handle. (Using warm to hot chickpeas makes it possible to process a softer texture that will then stiffen to a nice, spreadable paste).
3. Process in blender or food processor in 2-3 batches according to the size/capability of your equipment. Use enough of the chickpea cooking liquid to get a texture like soft peanut butter.
4. Mix the batches together in a large bowl.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. (If you need more garlic return a half batch to the blender, process it smooth, and stir back into the rest).
6. Pack in freezer containers of an appropriate size for your household.
7. Tip - This makes a nice hostess gift when attractively packaged.
8. Tip - Tahini often separates in the can or jar. Rather than trying to mix it in the can then measure it just put the whole can/jar into the blender, whip it up, and pour back the excess.
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