Hummus – chickpea paste: I learned it from the Lebanese

Hummus – the traditional chickpea spread – easy, delicious and nutritious Lebanese recipe from a Lebanese friend

An Arabic dessert, made with chickpeas in an easy and uncomplicated version.

Recipe for 2 people.

Classic (no restrictions), Gluten Free, Gluten Free & Lactose Free, Lactose Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Preparation: 00:20

Interval: 00:00

TOOLS

1 bowl(s)

EQUIPMENT

blender, food processor or mixer

METERS

cup = 240 ml, tablespoon = 15 ml, teaspoon = 10 ml, teaspoon = 5 ml

Ingredients for chickpea hummus

– 125 g of pre-cooked chickpeas (keep aside a few whole grains for decoration)

– 1/2 tablespoon(s) of lemon (juice)

– 1/2 clove garlic, crushed

– 1 tablespoon tahini

– 25 ml of water, or as much as needed to clarify the point.

– salt to taste

– pepper to taste ^THE

Ingredients for decoration

– sweet paprika to taste, for sprinkling (optional)
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– extra virgin olive oil to taste, for seasoning (optional)

– parsley to taste (or mint)

PREPARATION:

1. Separate the utensils and ingredients of the recipe
2. Cook the chickpeas ahead of time or use canned ones. If you cooked the chickpeas, set aside some of the cooking water to use in the recipe (do not use baking soda during cooking).

PREPARATION:

Hummus (chickpea paste):

1. In a food processor, blender, or mixer, lightly pulse the chickpeas.
2. Add the lemon juice, garlic and tahini and beat again.
3. Add filtered or cooking water until desired consistency is achieved (a smooth, creamy paste).
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.

FINALIZATION AND ASSEMBLY:

1. Garnish with extra virgin olive oil, a sprinkling of paprika, chopped parsley or mint.
2. Serve as a spread (goes well with toasted pita bread or other crusty bread).

a) This ingredient/s may contain traces of gluten due to cross-contamination. Gluten does not cause any harm or discomfort to people who are not sensitive or allergic to lactose and can be consumed in moderation without any harm to health. Consumption by celiac subjects, even in small quantities, can cause various reactions. Therefore, we always recommend reading the labels of this ingredient/s and other ingredients that may not be marked very carefully and opting for brands that certify that the product does not contain GLUTEN. b) This ingredient(s) may contain traces of lactose due to cross contamination. Lactose is the sugar present in milk and its derivatives, it does not present any health risk if consumed in moderation by healthy people. People who suffer from any type of sensitivity, allergy or intolerance should be careful and pay attention to the presence in the composition of milk-derived products, such as casein, albumin and milk powder. That is why we always recommend reading the labels of this ingredient(s) and others that may not be marked very carefully and opting for brands that certify that they are LACTOSE FREE.

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