Source: Vladislav Noseek, AdobeStockHummus is an integral part of Middle Eastern and Jewish cuisine. It's also a versatile lean appetizer and a true find for vegetarians. We're sharing 20 excellent recipes for how to easily and quickly make hummus at home!
1. Classic Chickpea Hummus
Source: medaboutme.ruA basic recipe that you can customize with spices to your taste.
You will need: 100g chickpeas, 40g tahini, 10ml lemon juice, 20ml olive oil, 5g each of cumin and smoked paprika.
Preparation: Soak the chickpeas overnight, then boil them for about 2 hours until soft. Reserve one cup of the cooking liquid. Place all ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth, and add chickpea liquid until the hummus reaches your desired consistency.
2. Bean Hummus
Source: hmcaprise.ruAny type of beans will work, just make sure to cook them beforehand.
You will need: 600g cooked beans, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp bean cooking liquid, spices.
Preparation: While the beans are still warm, blend them with garlic until smooth. For easier blending, add the bean liquid. Add all other ingredients and blend again.
3. Lentil and Carrot Hummus
Source: zen.yandex.ruCarrots give the already vibrant red lentils an even richer color.
You will need: 1/2 cup red lentils, 4 carrots, 1 cup walnuts, 2 tbsp tahini, 2 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp curry, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp coriander, 0.5 tsp cumin, half a bunch of parsley.
Preparation: Cook the lentils according to package directions, toast the walnuts, and peel the carrots. Blend everything until pureed, add the remaining ingredients, garlic, chopped parsley, and spices, then blend again.
4. Green Pea Hummus with Mint
Source: przepisy.plAn original hummus recipe with a pleasant and light flavor.
You will need: 300g fresh green peas, 70g chickpeas, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp tahini, 2 cloves garlic, 4 mint leaves, 3 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Cook the chickpeas in advance and blanch the peas in boiling water for 3 minutes. Place all ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth, and season the hummus to taste.
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5. Dried Pea Hummus with Homemade Sesame Paste
Source: legkovmeste.ruAnd we'll also show you how to make tahini yourself!
You will need: 240g dried peas, 50g sesame seeds, 5 cloves garlic, 30ml olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp cumin, spices.
Preparation: Cook the peas until soft according to package directions. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan and grind them in a coffee grinder or mortar. Add crushed garlic and cumin, and grind again. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend the hummus until smooth.
6. Canned Chickpea Hummus without Tahini
Source: plitkarka.comAn express hummus option that comes together in just a couple of minutes.
You will need: 2 cups canned chickpeas, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp salt, 5 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp olive oil, 2-3 tbsp water, 1 tsp rosemary, a pinch each of paprika and cumin, 4 sprigs parsley.
Preparation: Place all ingredients except water in a blender and blend the hummus until smooth. Gradually add water if the paste is too thick.
7. Chickpea Flour Hummus
Source: wiki2.orgAnother quick recipe that doesn't require hours of cooking legumes.
You will need: 250g chickpea flour, 250ml water, 40g tahini, 40g garlic, 60ml lemon juice, 10ml olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Mix chickpea flour with water until smooth, with no lumps. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, remove from heat, and let cool. Add the remaining ingredients and blend everything until smooth.
8. Paprika Hummus
Source: downshiftology.comA very beautiful and aromatic hummus with different types of pepper.
You will need: 400g cooked or canned chickpeas, 1/2 bell pepper, 1 head garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp paprika, 2 tsp cumin, 0.5 tsp each of salt and black pepper, 1 pinch ground chili pepper.
Preparation: Separate the garlic cloves, wrap them in foil, and bake for half an hour in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius. Squeeze out the pulp. Similarly, roast the bell pepper and remove the skin. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend the hummus until smooth.
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9. Spinach Hummus
Source: plantbasednomad.comBoth fresh and frozen spinach are suitable for green hummus.
You will need: 200g cooked or canned chickpeas, 150g spinach, 1 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 30g cilantro, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the spinach and sauté it in a small amount of water until soft. Place all hummus ingredients in a blender and blend thoroughly.
10. Beetroot Hummus
Source: lifehacker.ruBeetroot hummus immediately impresses with its rich pink color.
You will need: 250g beetroot, 130g chickpeas, 60ml olive oil, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp tahini, 0.5 tsp cumin, spices.
Preparation: Soak chickpeas overnight and cook until soft. Separately, cook beetroot until tender and chop it coarsely. Combine and blend all hummus ingredients.
11. Hummus with Walnuts
Source: applemannutrition.comBesides chickpeas, this hummus also works well with lentils!
You will need: 400g cooked or canned chickpeas, 60g toasted walnuts, 100g tahini, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 3 cloves garlic, 0.5 tsp cumin, 4 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Grind toasted walnuts in a coffee grinder. Place all hummus ingredients in a blender and blend thoroughly. Season to taste.
12. Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Source: attuale.ruSun-dried tomatoes make classic hummus much more piquant.
You will need: 500g cooked or canned chickpeas, 100g tahini, 40g sun-dried tomatoes, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp each of salt, ground pepper, and cumin.
Preparation: Soak dried tomatoes briefly in hot water to soften. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend the hummus. If it's too thick, add a little water.
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13. Avocado Hummus
Source: attuale.ruNot just healthy proteins, but also good plant-based fats in one appetizer.
You will need: 1 cup chickpeas, 1 avocado, 4 tbsp tahini, 4 tbsp lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Soak chickpeas overnight and cook until soft. Immediately blend them into a puree. Add chopped avocado and the remaining ingredients, add a little chickpea cooking liquid if necessary, and blend everything again.
14. Cabbage Hummus with Herbs
Source: food-hacks.wonderhowto.comOne of the most unusual hummus recipes in our selection!
You will need: 250g chickpeas, 100g cabbage, half a bunch of parsley, half a bunch of cilantro, 3 tbsp tahini, 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 6 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Soak chickpeas overnight and cook until tender. Finely shred fresh cabbage and chop the herbs. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend.
15. Eggplant Hummus
Source: rucy.com.cyYou'll need to roast the eggplants first, and we'll tell you how.
You will need: 200g cooked or canned chickpeas, 600g eggplants, 2 tbsp tahini, 3 cloves garlic, 80ml olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, spices.
Preparation: Dice the eggplants, add garlic, and drizzle with olive oil. Mix the vegetables, spread them on foil, sprinkle with spices, and bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 190 degrees Celsius. Combine all hummus ingredients and blend.
16. Sweet Potato Hummus
Source: epicurious.comSweet orange sweet potatoes are best for this recipe.
You will need: 150g chickpeas, 1 sweet potato, 2 tbsp tahini, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Cook chickpeas until tender. Wrap the sweet potato in foil and bake until soft for about 30-40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. Blend all ingredients, season to taste, and thin with chickpea cooking liquid if the hummus is too thick.
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17. Pumpkin Hummus
Source: bzh.lifeYou definitely need a sweet, brightly colored pumpkin.
You will need: 400g canned chickpeas, 250g pumpkin, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp tahini, 2 cloves garlic, 0.5 tsp each of cumin, paprika, and other spices to taste, 2 tbsp olive oil.
Preparation: Slice the pumpkin, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend the hummus.
18. Cottage Cheese Hummus
Source: yandex.ruOptionally, we recommend adding a little fresh rosemary or thyme.
You will need: 250g canned chickpeas, 150g cottage cheese, 50ml yogurt, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp paprika, 4 sprigs of herbs, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Thoroughly blend all ingredients for at least 5 minutes. Finally, season to taste and refrigerate the hummus for 10 minutes to set.
19. Tomato Hummus
Source: ru.dreamstime.comYou can use tomato paste, but hummus with fresh tomatoes turns out much more interesting.
You will need: 400g cooked or canned chickpeas, 2-3 tomatoes, 2 tbsp tahini, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp cumin, spices.
Preparation: Cut the tomatoes in half crosswise and place them on foil in the oven for 25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius. Remove the skin, seeds, and excess juice, then blend. Add the remaining ingredients and blend the hummus.
20. Mushroom Hummus with Aquafaba
Source: mag.solofood.ruYou can even use pickled or dried mushrooms. But boil dried ones first!
You will need: 250g cooked chickpeas, 300g mushrooms, 100ml aquafaba or water, 100g sesame seeds, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 4 tbsp olive oil, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the mushrooms and sauté them until the moisture evaporates. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan and grind them into a paste with garlic and a spoon of olive oil. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend the hummus until smooth.