Can I use dried chickpeas instead of canned?

Yes, you can use dried chickpeas, but you will need to soak and cook them beforehand, which will increase the preparation time.

What can I use instead of peanut butter?

You can use tahini, almond butter, or even sunflower seed butter as alternatives to peanut butter.

How long can I store hummus?

Hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Can I make hummus without a blender?

Yes, you can mash the chickpeas manually using a fork or potato masher, though the texture may be less smooth.

Is hummus gluten-free?

Yes, hummus itself is gluten-free, but ensure that the breadsticks or other accompaniments are gluten-free if needed.

Hummus

Name: Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Arabic
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas (preserved in brine); 1 tbsp peanut butter; 0.5 lemon juice; 1 pinch ground cumin; 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper; 1 bundle breadsticks; 2 stalks celery; 1 sprig parsley

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Today we bring you a very traditional recipe from Arabic cuisine: hummus, a thick dip that pairs wonderfully with some crunchy bread. It’s a chickpea puree that has gained a lot of popularity in cooking. Plus, hummus is a very easy dish to prepare and can be perfect for those times when you have guests at home and want to serve them something to snack on without spending too much time in the kitchen. This...

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Prep Time

10min

Cook Time

0min

Total Time

10min

Ingredients

4 Servings

(1 serving = Approximately 1/4 cup of hummus with accompaniments)

For the hummus

chickpeas (preserved in brine)
1can
peanut butter
1tbsp
lemon juice
1/2
ground cumin
1pinch
ground cayenne pepper
1pinch

For serving

breadsticks
1bundle
stalks celery
2
parsley
1sprig

How to make Hummus

Prepare the hummus

Step 1
Mash the chickpeas with a little of the liquid from the can using a food mill or blender.
Step 2
Add the lemon juice, peanut butter, a pinch of cumin, and cayenne pepper, and mix everything well.

Prepare the celery

Step 1
Clean the celery, remove the strings, and cut it into sticks.

Presentation

Step 1
Serve the hummus and accompany it with the breadsticks and celery sticks.
Step 2
Sprinkle a bit of chopped parsley, cumin, and a little extra cayenne on top.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

108.8kcal (5.44%)

Protein

4.0g (8.1%)

Carbs

14.3g (5.21%)

Sugars

1.6g (3.1%)

Healthy Fat

2.7g

Unhealthy Fat

0.6g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

For a creamier texture, add a bit more of the liquid from the chickpea can while blending.
You can substitute peanut butter with tahini for a more traditional hummus flavor.
Adjust the cayenne pepper to your spice preference.
Serve with a variety of fresh vegetables like carrots or cucumber for added crunch.

FAQS

Can I use dried chickpeas instead of canned?
Yes, you can use dried chickpeas, but you will need to soak and cook them beforehand, which will increase the preparation time.
What can I use instead of peanut butter?
You can use tahini, almond butter, or even sunflower seed butter as alternatives to peanut butter.
How long can I store hummus?
Hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Can I make hummus without a blender?
Yes, you can mash the chickpeas manually using a fork or potato masher, though the texture may be less smooth.
Is hummus gluten-free?
Yes, hummus itself is gluten-free, but ensure that the breadsticks or other accompaniments are gluten-free if needed.

@cocinero44

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