Creamy Chickpea Hummus
Easy Homemade Chickpea Hummus Recipe: A Healthy and Delicious Diet Sauce
Looking for a healthy and flavorful diet sauce? Our Chickpea Hummus is a fantastic option, with approximately 140kcal per 100g, making it perfect for guilt-free enjoyment while dieting. It boasts a rich, savory flavor that completely masks any hint of beans, making it incredibly delicious and satisfying. Enjoy it with salads, sandwiches, vegetable sticks, and more!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas (approx. 100g)
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (or vinegar)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- Pinch of black pepper
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- A little dried thyme (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, rinse 1 cup of dried chickpeas thoroughly under running water. Then, place them in a bowl, cover generously with water, and soak for about 5 hours. This process allows the chickpeas to absorb moisture and become tender.
Step 2
Soaked chickpeas will roughly double in volume. One cup of dried chickpeas will expand to about two cups when soaked.
Step 3
You can cook the soaked chickpeas as they are, but for an even smoother and richer texture, it’s best to remove their skins. Peeling the chickpeas can be a bit tedious. Gently rub the chickpeas between your palms or roll them to loosen and remove the skins. Don’t worry if they break in half, as they will be blended later.
Step 4
Transfer the peeled chickpeas to a pot, add water until it’s about twice the height of the chickpeas, and add 1 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for about 40 minutes, or until the chickpeas are completely soft.
Step 5
After about 40 minutes of simmering, most of the water will have evaporated, leaving just a small amount at the bottom of the pot. These tender, cooked chickpeas are delicious to eat on their own, too.
Step 6
Add the cooked chickpeas to a blender or food processor. Using the warm chickpeas will help create a smoother consistency.
Step 7
Add 2 Tbsp of olive oil, 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp sesame seeds, a pinch of black pepper, and 1 Tbsp of fresh lemon juice to the blender. If you don’t have lemon juice, you can substitute with 1 Tbsp of vinegar. If you have some of the chickpea cooking water remaining, use about half a cup of that for a deeper flavor. If the water has mostly evaporated, use about half a cup of fresh water.
Step 8
Blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy. Add a little more water or olive oil if needed to achieve your desired consistency. Your delicious Chickpea Hummus is now ready!
Step 9
Aside from soaking and cooking the chickpeas, the blending process is incredibly simple. This versatile dipping sauce is best enjoyed fresh rather than made in large batches and stored. Even one cup of dried chickpeas yields a generous amount of hummus, enough for a container and perfect for multiple servings.
Step 10
Transfer the finished Chickpea Hummus to a serving bowl, presenting it attractively.
Step 11
To enhance the flavor and visual appeal, sprinkle a little finely ground red pepper flakes on top. While regular red pepper flakes work fine, using finely ground ones looks more appealing. The addition of red pepper flakes significantly changes the flavor profile, so we highly recommend adding them.
Step 12
For an extra aromatic touch, drizzle a little more olive oil over the hummus just before serving. This will awaken the flavors and make it even more enjoyable.
Step 13
Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of dried thyme for a more sophisticated herbal note. If you don’t have thyme, feel free to omit it. For added color, a sprinkle of parsley flakes also makes a lovely garnish.
