Turkish Hummus With A Spicy Topping
A classic creamy hummus with simple ingredients. Quick and easy to make.
INGREDIENTS
- 425 g chickpeas rinsed and drained
- ⅔ cup water or more if needed
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup tahini
Optional Topping:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon parsley fresh dill or green onions are okay too
- ¼ teaspoon sumac
- ¼ teaspoon sesame seeds poppy seeds or nigella seeds are okay too
INSTRUCTIONS
- Put chickpeas and water in a food processor and blend until chickpeas are mashed.
- Add in garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, cumin and tahini. Blend until smooth. Add more water if needed for a creamy result.
- Taste and make adjustments. You might need to add a little extra salt or lemon juice or maybe tahini depending on your taste.
- Transfer the hummus in a bowl and make swirls using a teaspoon.
- For the topping, heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add in paprika and heat them together for about 15-20 seconds on low heat.
- Drizzle the hot oil sauce over the hummus. Garnish with herbs, sumac and seeds. Serve with pita or pide bread.
NOTES
- Store the leftover hummus covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Bring it to room temperature before serving.
- Don’t leave cumin out. Besides giving a nice subtle flavor, cumin relaxes your stomach. Your belly needs this after having chickpeas and tahini, which might cause indigestion and gas.
NUTRITION
Calories: 451kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 15gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 312mgPotassium: 478mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 260IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 5mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
ADDITIONAL INFO
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