Easy Hummus

Submitted by Ducky

"I got this recipe from a Greek appetizer class I took right before the Athens Olympics. We all adored this hummus and it is so simple to prepare."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 9.85 ml cumin seeds
• 425.24 g can chickpeas, drained
• 59.14 ml ground almonds
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 157.80 ml regular plain yogurt (approx 6 oz)
• 14.79 ml olive oil
• 9.85 ml chopped of fresh mint
• 1 lemon, juice of, to taste
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• olive oil, to garnish (optional)
• cayenne pepper, to garnish (optional)
• pita bread, cut into wedges

directions

1. Toast cumin seeds in small skillet until aromatic.
2. Reserve a few cumin seeds for garnish.
3. Place remaining cumin seeds in food processor (or blender) along with chickpeas, ground almonds, garlic, yogurt, olive oil, mint, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
4. Process to form slightly grainy paste, or to desired consistency.
5. Transfer to serving dish and let stand 30 minutes.
6. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cayenne pepper and remaining cumin seeds.
7. Serve with pita bread wedges.

Reviews

[Leah947]

I am of Greek heritage, and I can tell you that this is very authentic. I am passing this on to my friends for sure. It has the perfect combination of flavors. I like to use it as a dip with some Triscuits or as a spread over a piece of bread for a healthy snack.

 

[sugarpea]

Delicious, Ducky. Have to admit, I was concerned I'd miss my tahini in this recipe. I didn't. Great recipe and it avoids all the fat and calories of other hummus dishes.

 

[Hey Jude]

Mmmmmm! Easy and tasty, I loved this for my lunch today with pita chips. I made this as written, except for the mint...I didn't have any. I love the cumin flavor in this! Thanks Ducky :)