Super Creamy Garlicky Hummus Food

THE SECRET TO SMOOTH AND CREAMY HUMMUS

Steps:

• Place the drained chickpeas (reserving a few for decoration), aquafaba, tahini, lemon juice, and ¼ tsp sea salt into a food processor or blender, and blend for 2-3 minutes, until smooth. If necessary, add more aquafaba (or water) to loosen the hummus.
• Taste, and add more salt if required.
• Decant into a bowl, make a well in the centre, pour in the olive oil, and decorate with the remaining chickpeas.

CREAMY ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Cut off the very top of the garlic clove (about 1/4") so that the tops of most of the cloves are exposed slightly. Coat with a little olive oil and wrap securely in tin foil. Roast garlic in oven for 1 hour. Remove and allow to cool.
• Using your fingers, squeeze the soft, roasted garlic out of each clove into food processor. Rinse and drain cooked or canned chickpeas. Add them, and all other ingredients, to the food processor and blend until completely smooth.
• Scrape ingredients off sides of food processor to make sure it blends evenly. If you find that the hummus is too thick, you can add additional olive oil at this time. Add it very slowly, allowing the mixture to combine fully before adding more liquid.
• Serve at room temperature with crudites, warm pita or crackers.
• Optional: Sprinkle with chopped parsley or paprika before serving.

GARLIC HUMMUS

Steps:

• Combine all but the last 2 ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
• Stir in the tahini and garlic.
• Chill in the refrigerator and serve with pita triangles, veggies, crackers, or on a sandwich. Enjoy!

CREAMY HUMMUS

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.

SUPER CREAMY GARLICKY HUMMUS

Steps:

• Peel and toast garlic in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until brown spots appear on garlic and you can smell it.
• In food processor or blender place garbanzo beans, 2-3 Tbsp reserved liquid, garlic, boullion (or garlic powder), olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• Blend till smooth.
• Tweak to your preference.
• Enjoy with chips, pita bread, or veggies!

SUPER-CREAMY HUMMUS 2.0

Steps:

• Place red onions in a medium bowl and add white wine vinegar, sugar, 2 teaspoons salt. Massage onions with your fingers until they begin to break down and vinegar turns pink. Set aside. This can be done several hours in advance, or up to a day in advance; keep covered in the refrigerator.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chickpeas and baking soda and heat, stirring continuously, until chickpeas are warmed through and mixture begins to sizzle on the edges, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes.
• Transfer chickpeas to a large bowl, fill with cold water, and rinse and drain 4 to 5 times, gently rubbing the chickpeas between your hands to loosen the skins. When draining, use a small skimmer to discard skins, or pour off the skins from the top of the bowl before refilling with fresh water. Repeat until the water runs clear and no skins remain.
• Transfer chickpeas to a food processor. Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and salt to taste. Process to form a thick, chunky paste. Add 1/4 cup ice water and continue running processing for an additional 4-5 minutes. Add ice water by the tablespoon until mixture is velvety and entirely smooth. Season to taste with salt and additional lemon juice. Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over high heat. Add olive oil, swirl to coat, and add mushrooms and thyme. Season generously with salt and pepper and saute, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are softened and deeply golden, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and keep warm until ready to serve.
• Spread hummus in a thick layer on a serving plate. Scatter with sauteed mushrooms and pickled red onions. Dress with a generous pour of olive oil and chopped dill. Serve with crudites and pita on the side.