Authentic Greek Hummus Recipe: A Taste of the Mediterranean
Our Authentic Greek Hummus is a simple, healthy and delicious recipe that brings the taste of the Mediterranean right to your kitchen. Made with chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil, this creamy dip is perfect for serving with pita bread or veggies. It's easy to make in just 10 minutes using a food processor or blender. The recipe yields about 2 cups of hummus, enough for 4 servings. Enjoy this traditional Greek dish that's packed with protein and fiber!
Equipment
- Food processor or blender This is the most important tool you'll need. It's what turns your chickpeas and other ingredients into a smooth, creamy hummus. A food processor is ideal because it has more power to blend the chickpeas finely, but a high-speed blender can also do the job.
- Sharp Knife: You'll need this to chop your garlic finely before adding it to the food processor. This helps distribute its flavor evenly throughout the hummus.
- Juicer: Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives our Greek hummus its tangy kick! A juicer will help you get every last drop from your lemons.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: These are essential for getting the right amounts of each ingredient. Too much or too little of something could throw off the balance of flavors in your hummus.
- Rubber Spatula: This comes in handy for scraping down the sides of your food processor or blender to make sure everything gets blended evenly.
- Serving Bowl: Once your hummus is perfectly blended, you'll transfer it to a serving bowl where you can add garnishes and serve it up with pita bread or veggies!
- Can opener: If you're using canned chickpeas, don't forget this crucial tool!
Ingredients
- 15 oz Chickpeas: One 15-ounce can drained and rinsed. These are the star of the show in any hummus recipe. They're packed with protein and fiber, and have a mild flavor that's a perfect base for our other ingredients.
- 1/2 cup Tahini: Half a cup. This sesame seed paste adds a rich nutty flavor to our hummus. It's also full of healthy fats and vitamins.
- 2 cloves Garlic: Two cloves chopped finely. Garlic gives our hummus a bit of zing and depth of flavor.
- 1 Lemon Juice: From one fresh lemon. This adds freshness and tanginess to balance out the richness of the chickpeas and tahini.
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil: A quarter cup. This makes our hummus creamy and smooth, plus it's packed with heart-healthy fats!
- Salt: To taste. Salt enhances all the flavors in our hummus.
- Paprika: For garnish - this adds color and a hint of smoky flavor on top of your hummus.
- Fresh Parsley: Also for garnish - it adds a pop of green color and fresh flavor when sprinkled on top before serving.
Instructions
Prepare Your Ingredients:
- Drain and rinse your canned chickpeas under cold water.
- Chop your garlic finely and juice your lemon.
Blend Chickpeas:
- Place the drained chickpeas in your food processor or blender.
- Add Tahini, Garlic, Lemon Juice and Salt:
- Add half a cup of tahini to the chickpeas in the blender.
- Follow this with the chopped garlic, fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt.
Start Blending:
- Begin blending these ingredients together until they start to become smooth.
Add Olive Oil:
- While still blending, slowly pour in your extra virgin olive oil.
- This should be done gradually to ensure that it emulsifies properly with the other ingredients, resulting in a creamy texture.
Taste and Adjust Seasonings:
- Once all of the olive oil is incorporated, stop blending and taste your hummus.
- If it needs more salt, garlic or lemon juice, add it now.
Blend Again:
- After adjusting seasonings if needed, blend again until you reach your desired consistency - some people like their hummus chunky while others prefer it super smooth!
Transfer to Serving Bowl:
- Once you're happy with the taste and texture of your hummus, use a rubber spatula to transfer it from the food processor into a serving bowl.
Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle some paprika on top for color and a hint of smoky flavor.
- Then chop some fresh parsley leaves for garnish as well - they add a pop of green color and fresh flavor!
- Now you're ready to serve your homemade Greek hummus with pita bread or veggies!
- TIP: Remember to take it slow when adding olive oil - this is key for achieving that perfect creamy texture!
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 15gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 461mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 5mg
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