Easy Peasy Hummus With Flavor Variations Food

EASY PEASY HUMMUS WITH FLAVOR VARIATIONS

Steps:

• Drain chick peas, reserve 1/4 cup liquid.
• Add all listed ingredients to a food processor or blender.
• If using a food processor, pulse a few times then stream in reserved liquid to desired consistency. If using a blender add liquid to ingredients before blending.
• Process until smooth, I like to run it 3-4 min for ultra smooth consistency.
• Flavor as desired right in the blender! You can blend with pesto, roasted red peppers, chipotle tabasco or even avocado or guacamole. Drizzle with pine nuts, olive oil, parsley or cilantro for a beautiful mediterranean style presentation.

HOW TO MAKE SUPER CREAMY HUMMUS

Steps:

• Drain the chickpeas over a colander, reserving the liquid in a bowl. Skip to step 5 if not removing the skins from the chickpeas.
• To remove the skins for creamier hummus: rinse the chickpeas and add them to a small microwave-safe bowl.
• Toss the chickpeas in 1 ½ tsp. baking soda and microwave them for 90 seconds.
• Pour the hot chickpeas into a large bowl and cover with cool water. Gently rub the chickpeas between your hands to remove the skins. Drain off the water with the skins, and repeat the process until all the skins have been removed. It may take 4-5 changes of water.
• Add the chickpeas (with skins on or off), ¼ cup of chickpea liquid from the can, and all other ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until completely smooth, about 60 seconds. If things aren't moving around very well, you can add 2 extra tbsp. at a time of the chickpea liquid.
• Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve with crackers, chips, veggies, or as a sandwich spread.

EASY ITALIAN-STYLE HUMMUS

Steps:

• Drain 3/4 of the liquid in the cans of beans. Put the beans, cheese, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice in a food processor. Puree.
• Add cayenne powder, paprika and ground black pepper as desired. Check for salt. Puree again. I usually add at least 1/4 teaspoon cayenne so that it has some kick to it.
• Remove and let the flavors marry for at least 6-8 hours or overnight in the fridge.
• Take the dip out of the fridge around 2 hours before serving. I usually spoon it into a pie plate or onto a large plate. Smooth the top of the hummus with the back of a spoon or use a knife.
• About 30 minutes before serving, garnish the hummus. First I spread prepared pesto sauce on top. You can spread it all over, in an outer circle pattern, spread it on half the hummus, or however you wish.
• Sprinkle at least 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts on top, or place in the center, or in whatever design you desire.
• Sliver around 1/4 of a roasted red bell pepper and arrange in a design of your own choosing.
• Arrange sliced olives around the edge of the plate.
• All of these garnishes are optional, but the pesto sauce and the toasted pine nuts taste especially good with this.
• Good served with pita chips or as a sandwich spread.

EASY PEASY HUMMUS

Steps:

• Served with warmed Pita bread.
• This is the easiest and the tastiest starter you could ever make.
• Put all of the ingredients into a blender and pulse for 20 seconds.
• Scoop into a small bowl and put into the fridge until ready to serve.

EASY CLASSIC HUMMUS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Pour the rinsed chickpeas onto half the area of a kitchen towel. Fold the other half of the towel on top of the beans, and rub them so that the skins start to come off.
• Place all of the peeled beans in the bowl of a food processor, along with the salt, cumin, and garlic. Turn the processor on to break up the mixture.
• With the food processor running, pour in the lemon juice, olive oil, sesame oil, and water, and let the processor run until the mixture is smooth.
• Serve with your choice of dipping chips or veggies.
• Enjoy!