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Hummus garnished with red pepper flakes, sumac and fresh dill served in a black bowl.
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Hummus Recipe Without Tahini

By Zerrin & Yusuf
This recipe shows you how to make hummus without using tahini. It's really simple and still very tasty. You just use more olive oil and lemon juice to make the hummus creamy and flavorful. It's perfect for dipping your favorite veggies or spreading on bread. Plus, it's a great option if you're out of tahini or if someone has allergies to sesame seeds.
Yields: 8 servings
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PREP 5 minutes
COOK 0 minutes
TOTAL 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS
  

  • 15 oz chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons water liquid from the chickpea can (aquafaba)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sumac Also: red pepper flakes, extra virgin olive oil and fresh dill could be used

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Prepare the Chickpeas: Begin by rinsing and draining your chickpeas. Make sure to reserve about 3 tablespoons of the liquid from the can (aquafaba) before draining, as you'll use this to adjust the consistency of your hummus.
  • Blend the Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, add the chickpeas, garlic clove, lemon juice, the reserved aquafaba, olive oil, ground cumin, and salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the hummus seems too thick, add a bit more of the reserved aquafaba to achieve the desired consistency.
  • Taste and Adjust: Taste your hummus and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Adding a bit more lemon juice or salt can enhance the flavors to your liking.
  • Serve: Transfer the hummus to a serving dish. Drizzle with a little more olive oil, garnish with a sprinkle of sumac, red pepper flakes (or paprika) and chopped fresh dill.

NOTES

  1. For extra smoothness, peel the chickpeas before blending. 
  2. Always taste your hummus and adjust the seasoning as needed before serving. 
  3.  If your hummus is too thick, gradually add water or aquafaba until you reach the desired consistency. If it's too thin, add more chickpeas
  4. You can experiment with small amounts of nut butters like peanut or almond, or use Greek yogurt for added creaminess.
  5. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  6. Freezing is not recommended.
  7. Nutrition facts do not include optional garnish ingredients.

NUTRITION

Calories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 223mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 18IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

ADDITIONAL INFO

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Turkish
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