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Published: Sep 22, 2018. Modified: Feb 24, 2024 by Wafa Shami. This post may contain affiliate links.

Hummus حمص

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Hummus has become so popular in the US in the last few years. It's availabe in so many stores. Yet the authentic taste of hummus that I grew up eating differs from what's in your average grocery store. Different, authentic and yet so simple to prepare.

Hummus

Hummus is one of the dishes that simply eaten in a variety of occasions in Palestine. When barbecuing, hummus is a MUST, if you are enjoying a falafel sandwich or even having a snack, you’ve got to have hummus. It is one of the main dishes that is provided as an appetizer (Mezza). Many dietitians lately promote it as a healthy snack.

This recipe is pretty basic and simple. I’m here using canned chickpeas or garbanzo peas. I often like to use dried ones, which you’d have to soak with water overnight and cook prior to using. But, if you are in a hurry and you need to use them right away, the canned one are just as good. Just make sure you rinse them well to wash out all the residue from the water in the can.

Once you mix everything together you can check the taste before it's final. That way you'll know if you need to add more lemon or salt. People have different tastes, I like mine to be lemony. Start with less salt and lemon, then you can add more depending on your preference.

I like it creamy good for dipping

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Hummus حمص

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  • Author: Wafa Shami
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Ingredients

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  • 1 canned chickpeas
  • ¼ cup sesame oil (Tahini)
  • ¼ cup of water
  • one freshly squeezed large lemon
  • 1 clove garlic
  • salt to taste
  • jalapenos (optional)
  • Parsley to garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Open chickpeas can and rinse well
  2. Add all ingredients into a food processor
  3. Mix well until the mix looks like a paste
  4. Serve with pita bread or vegetables

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Comments

  1. Amal gamoney says

    October 10, 2018 at 12:03 am

    I tried your hummus recipe it was delicious .

    Reply
    • Wafa Shami says

      October 10, 2018 at 4:38 am

      Thank you Amal, great to hear. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Barb says

    June 26, 2023 at 10:39 pm

    So delicious!

    Reply
  3. Sioux says

    January 05, 2024 at 11:49 pm

    I made your hummus tonight and it is absolutely delicious. Loved adding the jalapeños ❤️🕊️🏆🇵🇸

    Reply
    • Wafa Shami says

      January 06, 2024 at 8:47 am

      Awesome! Glad to hear it turned out delicious.

      Reply
  4. J Smith says

    January 27, 2024 at 5:10 pm

    Thank you so much for your recipe

    Reply
    • Wafa Shami says

      January 28, 2024 at 8:25 am

      You are welcome! I hope you enjoyed it.

      Reply
  5. Paul V says

    May 06, 2024 at 9:51 pm

    Fantastic recipe. I used the whole lemon, and it was pretty easy, too. I'll try the jalapeno next time.

    Reply
    • Wafa Shami says

      May 07, 2024 at 7:10 am

      Hi Paul, great to hear. I'm glad you liked it.

      Reply
  6. Shavika says

    December 18, 2024 at 2:37 am

    How good is this! First time I knew about putting Jalapeños into the mix 🤩♥️🇵🇸

    Reply
    • Wafa Shami says

      December 18, 2024 at 6:48 am

      Hi Shavika, thank you for the review. Enjoy!

      Reply

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