Creamy Yummy Hummus Hummos Hummous However U Spell It Recipes

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, cover the chickpeas with enough water to reach 2 inches above the height of the chickpeas and soak them for 12 hours.
• Drain and rinse the chickpeas and place them in a large saucepan with the baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Cover them with 1 to 2 inches water and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer until the chickpeas are very soft, about 2 hours. Drain them, let them cool slightly and then transfer to a food processor.
• Add the lemon juice, tahini, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the garlic, if using, and blend until very smooth, about 1 minute. With the motor running, drizzle in the water and continue to blend for 1 more minute. Taste and add additional salt to taste. Transfer to a serving dish and top with a drizzle of olive oil and some chopped onion and parsley. Serve with fresh pita and onion wedges and enjoy.
• Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge with a thin layer of olive oil coating the top.

Steps:

• If you have the patience, peel the "skins" off all the chickpeas, but this step is optional. Peeling helps with the creaminess.
• Boil chickpeas for 10 minutes (skim off the scummy stuff that forms as it boils).
• Drain but reserve about 1/2 cup of the boiling liquid in a separate cup.
• In a food processor or blender, add all the other ingredients (except the reserved boiling liquid) and the chickpeas and blend till smooth. If you find it is difficult to blend or too thick pour in some of that reserved boiling liquid -- just little at a time until you get the right smooth consistency.
• Garnish with a good serving of extra virgin olive oil, and chopped tomatoes, onions, and a little paprika.
• It is even better the next day!

Steps:

• Drain the chickpeas, reserving the can liquid and then rinse. Set aside a few whole chickpeas for garnish.
• Put the lemon juice, tahini, garlic and 2 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor. Process, scraping down the sides of the bowl about halfway through, until thick and very smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chickpeas in 2 additions, processing until smooth after each addition. With the food processor running, slowly pour in the oil until the mixture is creamy. If the hummus is too thick, adjust the consistency by adding the reserved can liquid a few tablespoons at a time. Season with more salt if desired.
• Spread out the hummus in a shallow serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Dust with paprika and garnish with the reserved chickpeas. Serve with pita chips and vegetables for dipping.