Hummus RecipesSpecial delicacy of the traditional Middle Eastern mealHummus recipes make a dip or spread, called “Hummus”, an Arabic word for “chickpea” which is widely known as Garbanzo bean. Garbanzo is the Spanish translation of the word for “chickpea”… Hummus is one of the most popular food to emerge from the Middle Eastern Mediterranean region. Hummus is a blend of pureed chickpeas, lemon, sesame tahini, oil, and spices with added flavors such as roasted garlic, sun dried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, scallion and dill… Hummus is often identified as hummus bi tahina, which means chickpeas in sesame paste called tahini. Legend has it that Sultan Saladin, a Muslim warrior from the second Crusades, famous for conquering Jerusalem and ensuring the safety of the country’s Christian citizens, loved cooking as a hobby; as his hobby experiments, he created the traditional Hummus recipes… However, this claim has never been confirmed. The story does confirm that hummus has been a Middle Eastern / Mediterranean favorite and staple for thousands of years…. In some Middle Eastern cultures, a family’s recipe for Hummus is considered to be a status symbol. The age and quality of the family’s hummus recipes indicates their status. Some have known to identify their family’s pedigree based on their hummus. For example, traditionally religious families are renowned for lots of garlic in their hummus, which according to the folklore, was ways of keeping young men and women separate from each other. Low Fat Hummus RecipeYou can have hummus as a dip with pita bread, crackers or fresh cut veggies. Many people use hummus as a spread on sandwiches (instead of high cholesterol mayonnaise), as a topping on broiled fish or chicken, on baked potatoes instead of sour cream, or as a main ingredient in a vegetarian sandwich….Hummus contains no saturated fat or cholesterol. It is high in protein and fiber. Unlike other nutritional food, hummus also tastes really good. It is a perfect for those who want to eat well and want to be on a low-carb diet without sacrificing great flavor!
Ingredients 125 g (4 oz) dried chickpeas
1. Put the chickpeas in a large bowl, cover with plenty of cold water and soak overnight. 2. Rinse well and transfer to a pan of boiling water. Cook, covered, over medium heat for 1 hour, or until tender. Drain and return to the pan. 3. Add the tablespoon of olive oil, onion, cumin, and cayenne pepper to the pan and cook over high heat for 1 minute. 4. Transfer to a food processor, add the lemon juice, extra olive oil and garlic, season with salt and process until smooth. Add water if you prefer a thinner consistency. 5. Serve with pieces of homemade or store-purchased pita bread. Return from hummus recipes to social appetizers homepage |