Description
Beyond boring bland hummus, this homemade hummus is quite easy to make, a delicious nutritious powerhouse. Store bought cans can be substituted, however taking the time to s properly soak and prepare the garbanzo beans boosts the health benefit as the enzyme inhibitors which interfere with digestion are released in the process.
Updated with fragrant roasted garlic, lemon and artichoke, this is a delicious party staple, serve with crudités or GMO free chips or crackers
Ingredients
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- 2 cups dried Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas)
- 2/3 cup Tahini Paste
- 1/3 cup Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp. Lemon Zest
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 1 cup Marinated Artichokes, drained
- 1/2 head Garlic, roasted
- 1 Tbsp. Toasted Pine Nuts
- 1 Tbsp. Dukka seasoning
- 1 tsp. Paprika
- Chopped Chives, to garnish
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak the garbanzo beans for 24 hours in filtered water and a teaspoon of baking soda. Drain, and rinse very well.
- Place in a large pot and cover with filtered water, bring to the boil and simmer for about 2 to 3 hours until softened, drain and allow to cool.
- While the garbanzo beans are cooking, roast the garlic; wrap loosely in foil and roast at 350F for approximately ½ hour until softened. Allow to cool, and squeeze the cloves out of the skins.
- Place the garbanzo beans, tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic and about a 1/4 cup filtered water in a food processor and process until smooth.
- With machine running add the olive oil and parsley, season with paprika, cumin and salt, add a little more water if too thick.
- Add the artichokes and process using the pulse button, to a chunky texture, season to taste.
- Place in serving bowl, drizzle extra olive oil over, sprinkle with pine nuts and paprika and chives.