We are big fans of hummus in this family so I always have some on hand in the fridge. Nothing beats homemade! And it’s so easy. Making the perfect base hummus allows you to add other ingredients to create a whole new flavor, for example using cilantro. But you don’t have to rely on beans. Adding carrots in place of beans, for example, yields a delicious raw hummus. Pictured above is hummus topped cucumber (served for snack time) – just a little something extra like this can put a fun twist on the everyday dish.
Ingredients:
-2 1/2 cups prepared garbanzo beans (soaked overnight or 24 hours and boiled in filtered water)
-1/3 cup tahini (or more if you like a stronger tahini taste)
-Juice from 2 lemons
-1 1/2 teaspoons garlic granules
-3/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 cup olive oil
-Filtered water as needed
How To:
1. Add beans & tahini to food processor, pulse a few times
2. Add lemon juice, salt, garlic and pulse
3. Drizzle in oil while blending
4. At this point you will have a very thick hummus and it will need some water for a creamy consistency, so add in 1/4 cup of filtered water (at a time) until it’s creamy and smooth to your liking
Gorgeous hummus appetizers! Who could resist these? 😉
Shirley
Hi There Shirley~
Thanks! They are very cute and my kids really had fun with them; but these would also make a super fun appetizer for an adult party. Can’t go wrong with hummus.
Be Well,
–Amber
What a great recipe! I know what to do with the tahini I just bought
Hi There Laura~
Thanks!
I adore tahini and find I like a little extra in my hummus. Sounds like we are both big fans. Check out this recipe: https://thetastyalternative.com/2011/10/kale-and-golden-beet-salad-with-tahini.html
for a super tasty tahini dressing.
Be Well,
–Amber
Hi Amber, I found you through Pinterest (thanks to Shirley of GFE) and I have to agree with her, these appetisers do look gorgeous. I’m going to make these and am looking forward to checking out your other recipes
BTW, I love discovering new GF bloggers, I added you to my Link-List page http://www.foxinthekitchenblog.com/link-list/
hi amber-
i just came across your blog and am really enjoying it.. and i had to comment because i just saw you live in davis, i live here too. nice to see a fellow resident =)
laura
Hi There Laureen,
Thanks so much! Nice to meet you. I look forward to checking out your blog!!
Be Well,
–Amber
Hello Laura,
Hooray! Thanks for leaving a comment. I hope you find something helpful here on my blog. This summer I am looking into facilitating some cooking classes at the Coop (either here or in Sac) and I’m also in the process of organizing a monthly cooking group. Let me know if you would be interested in something like this. I may advertise over at Farmer’s Kitchen. But this is all in the works. Thanks so much for taking a moment to say hello.
Great to meet you Laura.
Be Well,
–Amber