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My Favorite Hummus

July 9, 2016 By Sarah 13 Comments

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fried dandelions // my favorite hummus

I am so excited to re-share My Favorite Hummus recipe with you all!  As many of you probably know, Jonathan was diagnosed with a chickpea allergy when he was ten months old, and we have to avoid chickpeas for the past year and a half.  Just a week ago we challenged the allergy—he ate increasing amounts of chickpeas under our allergist’s watch—and he (eventually) passed!  Which means that it is time for me to update the post for this delicious hummus!

fried dandelions // my favorite hummus

Irving and I  visited his home country of the Dominican Republic 8 years ago—a late second honeymoon.  I can not wait to go back with the boys when they’re a little bit older!  While we were there I was treated to some of the best food I’d ever had, including kibbes (still on my list to veganize), mofongo (mashed plantain and garlic!), and amazing black bean soup.  I also discovered what Irving already knew, there is a huge Mediterranean influence on the food in the DR.

fried dandelions // my favorite hummus

^^^ Approximately 1 million years ago.  At least it feels that way!

The real secret here to my recipe is the lime juice—the Dominican twist on a classic Mediterranean recipe.  In the DR “yellow lemons” are hard to find, but “green lemons” abound….thank goodness, because it makes this hummus even more delicious!

fried dandelions // my favorite hummus

I’m so excited to have chickpea hummus back on the menu—white bean hummus just isn’t the same!  More importantly, I’m excited to be clearing these allergies with Jonathan!  So far he has won every challenge that he has done—soy, wheat, sesame, walnut, and now chickpeas!  Tree nuts and peanuts—we’re coming for you!

fried dandelions // my favorite hummus

Try my unique version of classic hummus—you’re going to love it!  We love pairing it with some Moroccan Flatbread and spicy onion Harissa.  Ooh, and a simple salad garnished with Baked Tofu Feta.  Perfection!  Take a pic and share to social media—tag me with #frieddandelions—I love to see what you make!

fried dandelions // my favorite hummus

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My Favorite Hummus

Prep Time5 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Appetizer
Author: Sarah De la Cruz

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c 1 can garbanzo beans (reserve a small handful to garnish)
  • 3 T tahini
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 T olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • juice of 2 limes about 1/4 c
  • 1/4 to 1/2 c water

Garnish

  • garbanzos
  • parsley
  • sesame seeds
  • olive oil
  • paprika

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients but the water in your food processor.
  • Blend until fairly smooth.
  • Taste and season to your preference.
  • Slowly add water in and blend until it reaches desired consistency.
  • For really smooth hummus, let it run for 3 or 4 minutes...totally worth it!
  • Garnish and serve!

fried dandelions // my favorite hummus

 

fried dandelions // my favorite hummus

^^^ Had to keep one picture from the original post—David at 18 months old, licking hummus off the spatula.  It’s still one of his favorite foods—I think he might be just as happy to have chickpeas back!

fried dandelions // my favorite hummus

fried dandelions // my favorite hummus

 

Filed Under: appetizer, lunch, Recipe, snack Tagged With: garbanzos, gluten free, hummus, lime

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  1. Gail Holcomb says

    February 3, 2018 at 3:11 pm

    I reserve the water from the can of beans to use to thin out hummus. I am going to have to try lime juice because I normally use lemon. I bet it gives it a nice kick!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      February 3, 2018 at 5:43 pm

      Yes, the lime is fabulous! My husband is Dominican and they don’t have yellow lemons where he grew up. They used lime for everything. When we went to visit we dined at a Mediterranean restaurant and had the best hummus ever. Delicious! Aquafaba is a great addition to hummus as well!

      Reply
  2. Sara L says

    December 17, 2016 at 5:23 pm

    This recipe is great! I had all of the ingredients on-hand, which is always a huge bonus. Loving the kick from the lime, and how garlic-y it is. A+

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      December 17, 2016 at 11:02 pm

      Oh, thank you so much! I love making my hummus this way—the lime makes a big difference! Plus garlic is always good—there’s no such thing as too much 🙂

      Reply
  3. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

    July 25, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    This hummus looks amazing! I usually buy hummus since I’ve never found a recipe that I liked, but this one could definitely change that!

    Reply
    • Sarah says

      July 28, 2016 at 6:18 pm

      Oh yeah, try this one! It is my FAVE! The limes make all the difference!

      Reply

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