My favorite hummus from a store comes from the deli counter of a small local shop. The owner confidently states "If you come back for anything, it'll be for the hummus." He was right. The first thing you notice is the GARLIC. It punches you right in the face, but it's absolutely delicious! I was determined to try making a homemade version just as garlicy, and I believe this recipe just about achieves that goal!
This smooth hummus is loaded with spicy garlic to make it a flavor powerhouse. Bright citrus notes round it out. Easy and inexpensive to make!
The texture of hummus can be affected by oil (or the absence of it), and because this recipe is oil free it may not completely have the texture you are used to with hummus that uses oil or a bit more tahini than this one. But this garlic hummus is very creamy, and it will become a bit "thicker" in texture after you chill it in the refrigerator. If you do not want to use tahini (tahini is not oil, and does not contain it unless a manufacturer adds it to the product - tahini is ground seeds), you can substitute aquafaba. Aquafaba is the liquid from the can of chickpeas or from cooking the chickpeas if you made them from scratch.
Whether you use canned chickpeas or ones made from scratch can somewhat alter the texture of your hummus too. Both will work fine. The hummus in the photographs was made using chickpeas prepared from scratch (dry chickpeas), cooked using an InstantPot.
Lovely texture is created by blending all the spices before adding the chickpeas.
Super Garlic Hummus
January 17, 2018
- Prep: 10 mins
- Yields: About 16 servings
Directions
1Add the garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, sea salt, and tahini (or aquafaba) to food processor and blend until smooth.
2Add chickpeas and blend until you reach desired texture.
3Store in an air tight glass container in the refrigerator for about a week. The hummus will become a bit thicker after chilled.
You can substitute the tahini for aquafaba for a lower calorie hummus (do note that this recipe, even with the tahini, is low fat and oil free). Aquafaba is the liquid from the can or cooked chickpeas.
When purchasing your tahini, ensure it does not have oil added to the ground seeds by checking the label.
Nutritional data includes tahini.
Nutrition Facts
Nutritional information includes optional tahini.
This hummus is particularly good as a dip for vegetables or crackers. I also use it in bowls, wraps and sandwiches all the time - that's where the garlic shines! The hummus does not get lost when combined with all of those other ingredients. This garlic hummus is excellent as part of a platter for entertaining friends, too!
The photos have a dash of paprika sprinkled on top. This, of course, is optional.
This inexpensive hummus is so easy to make. Don't have time right now? Save this recipe on Pinterest for later!
Jen deHaan
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