Mediterranean Chickpea Hummus Recipes

Steps:

• Blend garlic first.
• Add chickpeas, pulse for a few times at first, then puree, adding tahini paste through the feeder.
• Add in olive oil, lemon juice, soya sauce.
• Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add salt, cumin, coriander, cayenne, lemon juice and water.
• Blend to a smooth paste.
• Transfer to a bowl, and garnish with some chopped parsley and cilantro leaves.

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in couscous. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork., Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Sir in remaining ingredients; heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve with couscous.

Steps:

• Place all hummus ingredients into a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Add some reserved broth should you desire a thinner hummus.
• Refrigerate for about 1 - 3 hours for flavors to blend.
• Transfer mixture to a serving plate and spread hummus out evenly into a circle. Garnish with the above toppings according to your taste in the order listed. Sprinkle over all with paprika or sumac.
• Serve with warmed pita triangles.

Steps:

• 1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Purée the mixture into a smooth paste, adding water to thin the mixture as necessary.
• 2. Adjust the seasoning with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve garnished with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion to the hot oil and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add parsley and garlic; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add shredded carrot; stir often for 1 to 2 minutes. Add cubed eggplant and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Pour in chickpeas and tomatoes. Add broth, oregano, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Mix and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until stew has thickened and the vegetables are soft, about 15 minutes. Add more broth if necessary. Season with salt and pepper.

Steps:

• Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook gently until softened, about 10 minutes. Raise heat to medium-high. Add garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes and celery. Stir to combine let sizzle without browning for 1 minute.
• Add chickpeas and let them heat through. With a potato masher or wooden spoon, crush about half the beans. Stir well, taste and adjust seasoning. Add 1/2 cup water (or bean cooking liquid if you have it) and let mixture simmer briskly for a minute or two. Stir in lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Serve warm in pita or as a dip or side dish. Garnish with quartered eggs, accompanied by minted yogurt and tahini sauce, if desired.