Okay, so I have made some pretty good meals in my day. Day in, day out I pretty much pull it off. But recently. Oh. Boy. Have I been stinking it up or what. Lets see, shall we review my recent soup- Mustard Parmesan Potato? Or should we talk about how badly I failed at making gluten-free chicken strips? Perhaps we shall revisit the garlic ginger (overcooked) lentil dish with brussel sprouts (trust me, brussel sprouts that melt in your mouth like butter aren't actually all that pleasant.) Most days I end up leaning my head against the fridge door, whimpering a little puppy before I decide that frozen french fries and baked fish or chicken will do. I haven't even been bothering to put toppings on our salads, low point. So today, I will shove forth into the interweb a tried and true recipe that has never once failed me- hummus (hommus? humus?)
Tirienne's Hummus
1 can chickpeas (15oz)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup tahini- WELL MIXED
Okay, so I'm like super spoiled and have a Vitamix to do this with but a food processor or blender will work just as well. So, open your chicky peas (aren't they cute?) and pour the whole can including liquid into your appliance. Start at a low speed and increase it until the chickpeas are perfectly smooth. Do you like how I just gave you the secret to smooth hummus? I bet you didn't even realize what was happening. You're welcome. Next, add all your spices and blend for a minute more until they are incorporated. Oh by the way, you're not going to give me any crap for using garlic powder instead of fresh garlic. Nope. I am a pre-fessional and I do what I want. Plus, fresh garlic in something like this tastes like metallic overwhelming scariness. And being real for a minute, nobody has time or energy to roast garlic. *steps off soap box* Once the spices are nicely incorporated, stop your machine and add the oil and tahini. Mix just until blended or else you're gonna get some weird granular thing going on. Not sure why, it just happens. Enjoy with fresh vegetables and chips of any sort, even potato chips! Also, if you live in a house with someone who vacuums up hummus like my husband does, go ahead and double the recipe. ;)
Cheers!
Edit 8/26/15- We have found that the chickpea "juice" adds a funny flavor so instead, rinse the beans thoroughly and add back in fresh water to the point where the liquid was before.
Tirienne's Hummus
1 can chickpeas (15oz)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil
1/3 cup tahini- WELL MIXED
Okay, so I'm like super spoiled and have a Vitamix to do this with but a food processor or blender will work just as well. So, open your chicky peas (aren't they cute?) and pour the whole can including liquid into your appliance. Start at a low speed and increase it until the chickpeas are perfectly smooth. Do you like how I just gave you the secret to smooth hummus? I bet you didn't even realize what was happening. You're welcome. Next, add all your spices and blend for a minute more until they are incorporated. Oh by the way, you're not going to give me any crap for using garlic powder instead of fresh garlic. Nope. I am a pre-fessional and I do what I want. Plus, fresh garlic in something like this tastes like metallic overwhelming scariness. And being real for a minute, nobody has time or energy to roast garlic. *steps off soap box* Once the spices are nicely incorporated, stop your machine and add the oil and tahini. Mix just until blended or else you're gonna get some weird granular thing going on. Not sure why, it just happens. Enjoy with fresh vegetables and chips of any sort, even potato chips! Also, if you live in a house with someone who vacuums up hummus like my husband does, go ahead and double the recipe. ;)
Cheers!
Edit 8/26/15- We have found that the chickpea "juice" adds a funny flavor so instead, rinse the beans thoroughly and add back in fresh water to the point where the liquid was before.
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