Hummus

This popular Middle Eastern sauce may be served with the traditional pita wedges

or may be used as a dip for fresh vegetable crudités.

Preparation: 10 – 15 minutes (plus 1 hour roasting time for shallots or garlic if

using), plus 30 minutes resting time

Makes 2-3/4 cups / 44 tablespoons

1/3 cup fresh flat parsley leaves, washed and dried

2strips lemon zest, 2 x 1/2 inches, bitter white pith removed

1/4 cup tahini paste

3tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/4 cup water

3/4

teaspoon kosher salt

2-1/4 teaspoons ground cumin

2

large cloves garlic

2

tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

 

 

215.5 ounce cans chickpeas (garbanzos), drained, rinsed and drained again

Insert the metal blade. Pulse to chop the parsley, 10 to 15 times. Remove and reserve. Pulse to chop the lemon zest with the kosher salt, 10 to 15 times. With the machine running, drop the garlic down the feed tube; process 10 seconds to chop. Add the drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, water, and cumin to the work bowl. Pulse to chop, 10 times, then process 60 seconds; scrape the work bowl. With the machine running, add the oil in a slow steady stream; process until the hummus is smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add half the chopped parsley; pulse to incorporate, 5 to 10 times. Allow the hummus to sit for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend. Serve in a shallow bowl, sprinkled with the remaining chopped parsley. If desired, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Serve with pita wedges and vegetable crudités.

Nutritional analysis per tablespoon:

Calories 30 (49% from fat • carbo. 3g • pro. 2g • fat 2g • sat. fat 1g •

chol. 0mg • sod. 33mg • fiber 1g

Variation:

Roasted Shallot & Herb Hummus

Wrap 8 ounces of peeled and trimmed shallots that have been tossed in 3/4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil in heavy-duty foil and roast in a 400º F oven for 60 minutes. Let cool. Make the hummus according to the recipe, and add the cooled roasted shallots along with 1 tablespoon herbs de Provence when processing the chickpeas. Makes about 3 cups.

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11-Cup Series specifications

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