Hummus Smooth Creamy Recipes

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, cover the chickpeas with enough water to reach 2 inches above the height of the chickpeas and soak them for 12 hours.
• Drain and rinse the chickpeas and place them in a large saucepan with the baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Cover them with 1 to 2 inches water and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and simmer until the chickpeas are very soft, about 2 hours. Drain them, let them cool slightly and then transfer to a food processor.
• Add the lemon juice, tahini, 1/4 teaspoon salt and the garlic, if using, and blend until very smooth, about 1 minute. With the motor running, drizzle in the water and continue to blend for 1 more minute. Taste and add additional salt to taste. Transfer to a serving dish and top with a drizzle of olive oil and some chopped onion and parsley. Serve with fresh pita and onion wedges and enjoy.
• Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge with a thin layer of olive oil coating the top.

Steps:

• Place the beans and garlic cloves in a saucepot and bring to a boil.Save broth for reserve.
• Place only the beans and garlic in food processor.
• Run the processor to grind up the beans.
• Add olive oil, tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, salt and 3/4 cup reserved broth from beans.
• You will need to let it blend in the food processor for about 10 minutes to get creamy.
• Afterwards if you want it a bit looser add a tiny bit of broth and stir well.
• Meanwhile combine garlic, hot pepper and salt in a mortar pestle and smash until mush.
• Add lemon juice to the garlic/jalapeño condiment and stir well.
• Spread out hummus on a plate, place a few tablespoons of the tetbeleh in the middle.
• Place in the refrigerator for about an hour or so.
• Decorate with paprika.
• Drizzle with olive oil.
• Serve with pita wedges.
• Hummus will last for 2 days in the fridge.
• Enjoy!