ABOUT THIS RECIPE
Having Greek blood (and tasted just about every hummus around), I have made this hummus for years, always varying it until perfection was reached. Let me preach no longer, and allow this heavenly dip to reach your palette swiftly and surely. So, let’s commence with the fast process.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tin of chickpeas (washed and drained)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic
- 1½ tbsps raw tahini
- juice of one fresh lemon
- 3 or 4 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste (this is a key ingredient – so don’t omit this unless you have to)
- about 4 tbsps water (or more, depending on how thick or thin you want it)
METHOD
Place the garlic in the blender and process until very finely chopped. Then add the chickpeas and continue to process until well broken down. Now add the tahini, and process further. Then add the salt, the lemon and oil, and the water bit by bit, until a thick paste is formed. Now, if you wish to have a thinner consistency, gradually add more water, a little at a time, until you are happy with the texture – it ought to be smooth (and a little runny, in my opinion). Decant into a small serving bowl, place a black olive in the middle, and drizzle with olive oil. Refrigerate, and serve with a Greek salad and warm pitta bread. Yum eeeee !.
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October 11th, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Wow, that looks a good deal simpler than the hummus recipes I’ve tried in the (dim and distant) past. As a big “dip and pitta” fan I will definitely give this a go. Thanks for sharing it with us.
October 12th, 2010 at 6:46 am
Hi, You are welcome. Hope you enjoy it – and if you do, try my Greek and Indian Style Pinto Dip – it’s delicious. And if you like Hummus then the Pinto Dip should also do the trick.
Bon Apetite !
Miriam.
October 13th, 2010 at 7:22 pm
I always wondered how to make humus and always wanted to give it a go but always resorted to buying it ready made. How glad I am that I found your recipe and tried it out! I will NEVER buy a pre-packaged humus again now that I know what it’s supposed to taste like!
October 13th, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Hi, yes compared to a ready-made hummus it is indeed very pleasant – glad you liked it that much. I am proud of my hummus, as although it is easy to make, the correct proportions are crucial for that perfect taste and texture – not too lemony, not too oily etc. Have a great day !
November 6th, 2010 at 9:30 am
Hi yourrecipies look amazing! I cook daily for my husband and three girls and wld love to do more veg based stuff. Wld really appreciate some fast child friendly recipies. A new section for busy working mums who still want to cook healthy?
Keep up yourexcellent work – well done!
November 6th, 2010 at 5:52 pm
Anne, thanks for that. I will post some fast but healthy vegan recipes also suitable for kids (I have a daughter aged 4 myself) – yeah, busy working mummies need all the help they can get. Keeping healthy and eating yummy food is my number one priority. So keep an eye open as I will be posting more stuff soon.
March 10th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Hi Flavia, when time is pressing tins come in handy – if you have the time though fresh is always best in everything. Amount would be 2 cups – use a little more olive oil or lemon if it remains a little thick, or visa versa. Cheers & Enjoy !
March 16th, 2011 at 10:30 pm
Finally I made humus from your recipe, tastes so full of love! So simple, funny how sometimes we just can’t get motivated to do the simplest things til the time is right. Since stepping from vegetarian to vegan I have been eating lots of good stuff, but mostly assembling food, rather than cooking. Today this humus marks the start of vegan cooking for me… thanks for the recipe Miriam.
March 17th, 2011 at 10:52 am
Hi Edwina, you are welcome and thanks for the wonderful feedback, it’s always great to hear such news. It’s a very tasty hummus ! Also eating healthier makes you feel better all round, inside and out !!! Best to you !
May 27th, 2011 at 7:06 am
THE classic! I’ve played around and added herbs and spices and roasted vegetables, but his one is the best. Thank you for this Miriam.
May 28th, 2011 at 2:53 pm
Kelly Hi &. thanks very much for the compliment, so glad you loved it – yes, it is a classic I have to say, and once tried and tested, mmmm I don’t think you will look back. Best to you !
June 3rd, 2011 at 4:03 pm
This is the best Hummus recipe I have ever tried! I love it as a dip for fresh,raw veggies!
June 3rd, 2011 at 7:56 pm
Hi there Ann – welcome ! Thanks for your wonderful comment – it is an awesome hummus – it’s so handy to have in the fridge Ann, served with crackers, crudites, in a sandwich etc – just so handy, tasty, nutritious and delicious – glad you enjoyed it !
June 4th, 2011 at 10:16 am
Hello Miriam.. Hummus is really yummy and easy to make.. I don’t know if there’s been any1 who suggested this but if you buy dried chickpeas, you sprout them (leave them in water overnight, remove water following day and leave chickpeas covered with a cloth in a cosy place) and use them instead, you will have a raw hommous with more nutrients in it 🙂
June 6th, 2011 at 10:29 am
Hi Adriana, thanks for your comment. The raw vegans make hummus in the way you explained – with sprouted beans, for those who choose to eat raw. My blog is about great tasting food which in the main is nutritious – there is a google entry of over 50,000 raw hummus recipes for those who wish to indulge. Meantime, I hope that my Greek origins bring to the table, as has been the case in countless occasions over the years an awesome delicious and healthy hummus which I have shared freely with all. Best to you !
June 20th, 2011 at 10:01 pm
Finally made this awesome looking hummus today. I use paprikas instead of garlic for my little one who wolfed it down and gave it the thumbs up:)
June 21st, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Hi there Emma and welcome to my site. That sure is good news, when our children wolf nutritious food right down, then that is a great result ! Thanks for your comment.
September 26th, 2011 at 5:36 pm
Miriam, I usually use some of the drained liquid in the hummus, but here you state not to do this…..I am going to try it, as it may be an entirely different taste…and if you make it, it has to be good !!
September 27th, 2011 at 1:43 pm
Hi there Diane, thanks for your comment. It’s fine if you use some of the liquid the chickpeas come in – I rinse mine out because most of the brands that are available have a thickish water gel that just does not look very appetizing, so I just do away with giving them a good rinse to remove this. I wish I had more time to boil them, but alas that’s not always the case. And as you know, often with hummus it’s an impulse snack/meal, and it’s just so handy to have a couple of tins in the pantry. Let me know how it goes !.
March 12th, 2012 at 10:33 pm
I am so glad and grateful to be here with you!….<3 <3 <3 ….I've learned so many new things about the raw food!….thank you!…<3 <3 <3
March 14th, 2012 at 8:25 am
Natasha Hi there and welcome here. Thanks for your wonderful comment. Cheers to you !
April 4th, 2012 at 10:47 am
great recipe! my first time making it and it’s perfect.
April 4th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
Carolyn Hi there and welcome here. Thanks for popping by with your wonderful comment. I am delighted that it was to your perfect taste ! I look forward to your future comments on my blog. Cheers to you !
July 1st, 2012 at 3:36 am
by any chance would anyone know the health facts for this recipe? approximately?
Thanks!
July 1st, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Dana Hi there and welcome here to my site. Here is a link that will help you discover the general benefits of hummus – http://www.3fatchicks.com/5-health-benefits-of-hummus/ Best to you and hope you make and enjoy it too ! Look forward to your future comments and feedback on my blog. Best.
October 17th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
Hi
I made this hummus, and can only agree with you when you say that this it is a heavenly dip! yum!! It´s sooo delicious, I eat it on bread and it just takes my breakfast, snack and my supper to a whole new tasty level.
I have to admit that for a while I have had some sort of addiction to come and search recipes from your website xD they all just look so yammy I can´t help myself:)
I´m really looking forward to the following weekend, becouse I have planned to try your “My Potato, Pea & Spinach Curry”, “Mushroom Walnut & Spicy Quinoa Burger” or “Sweet & Savoury Moroccan Couscous”. I just can’t decide which one to make first! x
I´m very thankful to you for this website and the effort you have been putting here all these recepies and mouthwatering pictures !
P.S. Sorry for my English.
October 18th, 2012 at 2:02 pm
Vivien Hi there and welcome here. Thanks for taking the time to drop by here with your comment and feedback on both my hummus and my blog. I am delighted that you have enjoyed my hummus so much. Thanks for your wonderful complimentary words and I very much look forward to your future comments and feedback on my blog as and when. Best wishes your way in the meantime !
November 29th, 2012 at 8:34 am
This one’s so much like my brother Doug’s recipe I KNOW its yummy!-Susan
December 1st, 2012 at 8:25 pm
Hi Susan, hope you make and enjoy my hummus.
January 15th, 2013 at 11:16 am
This is divine. Thank you!
January 15th, 2013 at 4:24 pm
Great to know there Louise ! 🙂
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July 26th, 2013 at 8:42 pm
I’m going to make this tomorrow with your falafel and tabouli recipes. Thanks.
July 27th, 2013 at 11:21 am
Let me know how it all goes Valerie, and be sure to enjoy ! 🙂
February 6th, 2014 at 11:25 am
Really great site, thank you! When you use measures like “one tin”, “one package” or similar general measures that refer to packaging I would welcome if you also mention how big the package is, because different markets all over the world (I’m in EU) use different package sizes. Thank you very much!
February 7th, 2014 at 9:19 am
Lucie Hi there and thanks for dropping by here. The measurement is a 400 gram tin and the net weight is 240 grams without the water. This recipe was one of my 1st ones and goes back a few years, the marjority subsequent recipes all have the measurements as part of the ingredients. Hope this helps and enjoy !
March 22nd, 2014 at 9:48 pm
Nutritional yeast is a joke – it’s pure MSG
fyi Check it out.
juleanne
March 24th, 2014 at 10:31 am
Juleanne Hi, I don’t know where you purchase or have seen Nutritional Yeast, but the one we purchase and recommend is the Engevita brand Marigold and the ingredient is only 1 and is ‘inactive yeast’ which is a purely natural food and a primary strain of ‘saccharomyces cerevasiae’ grown on enriched purified molasses under carefully controlled conditions. This ensures freedom from candida albicans yeast. It contains no GMO’s and is free from MSG, nuts or hydrogenated oils. In addition it is rich in B vitamins, Zinc and B12. So as you can see it has nothing to do with MSG or the harmful effects of it Juleanne.
June 14th, 2014 at 3:43 pm
I made this yesterday. Great houmous!
I’m sure this isn’t a wise thing to say to someone Greek, but I may put some cumin in it next time.
June 14th, 2014 at 4:01 pm
Hi there Simon, cumin – why not ? Enjoy ! 🙂