Hummus
This simple but delicious chickpea dish (the word hummus actually means chickpea in Arabic, I believe) is already a favorite with a great many people. However, once you realize how easy it is to prepare at home, you will never be satisfied with the store bought version again.
Hummus Recipe
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(Serves 4)
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Ingredients
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2 Cans Chickpeas (it is even better if you buy dried chickpeas and soak them overnight and boil them with water and baking soda, but the canned versions still make a great dish)
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2 Cloves Garlic
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1 Lemon (Juice)
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4 Tablespoons Olive Oil
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1 Tsp Salt
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1 Tsp Ground Cumin
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½ Tsp Paprika
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½ Tsp Black Pepper
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¼ Cup Cold Water
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½ Cup Tahini Paste
Instructions
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Rinse the chickpeas in cold water and allow to drain.
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In a blender or food processor, blend the Tahini and the lemon juice for one minute.
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Add the garlic and half the olive oil and blend again for one minute.
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Add half the chickpeas and half the water and blend again for one minute.
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Add the remaining chickpeas, the rest of the water, the salt, cumin, paprika and pepper and blend for a further two minutes.
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It should result in a very creamy whipped end result. If it is too thick, add a little more iced water and blend again.
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Garnish with a dribble of olive oil, a sprinkle of paprika and parsley. Serve with warm pita bread.
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