Here is a "mostly" traditional recipe for hummus with tahini and garlic. You can whip this up quickly for a delicious and healthy appetizer. I like a little cumin in mine also. My Jordanian chef friend suggests adding yogurt for a smoother texture.
6 oz plain yogurt (Greek yogurt is fine too or vegan yogurt)
1/4 cup lemon juice (fresh squeeze - juice 1 lemon)
2-3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling on top)
1 tsp za'atar (for sprinkling on top)
Categories
Appetizer
Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Steps
Rinse garbanzo beans and place in food processor for a slightly textured hummus. For smoother type hummus see the notes below.
Add the cumin, tahini, black pepper and garlic clove to the food processor.
Add ½ of the Greek yogurt and ½ of the lemon juice and start blending on high in the food processor. The hummus should "flow" as it gets smooth. Add more Greek yogurt and lemon juice until you reach the desired consistency. Scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl while gradually adding more Greek yogurt and lemon juice.
Place in serving dish and drizzle olive oil on top with za'atar.
Serve with toasted pita wedges
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 212.22 kcal
Carbohydrates: 23.54 g
Protein: 8.45 g
Fat: 10.2 g
Saturated Fat: 1.82 g
Cholesterol: 3.69 mg
Sodium: 20.44 mg
Sugar: 5.1 g
Reviews
Loreto on 2019-11-03 (5 stars): We too love making humus at home, and you are so right in adding the Greek yogurt. It makes it more smooth and gives just that little bit of acidity to heighten the flavor. This is beautiful and love the swirl of olive oil and zaatar!
Well done!
Paula Montenegro on 2019-11-03 (5 stars): I'm always in for a new hummus recipe. I never add yogurt, but it sounds beautifully refreshing! I'm trying it today! Thanks for sharing.
Veronika on 2019-11-01 (5 stars): I love hummus! It's perfect for pretty much any meal! I love your version and that you are adding Greek yogurt to it. Definitely will try!
Gina on 2019-10-31 (5 stars): Thank you for the recipe! I will try it the yogurt I think that will help make my hummus smoother. Could I make this in my high speed blender?
Sophie on 2019-10-29 (5 stars): I love hummus and whenever I make it at home, it becomes gritty. Thanks for your recipe and now I know how to do it.
Leslie on 2019-10-29 (5 stars): I literally still remember the first time I had hummus as a kid. I was hooked!!! This recipe looks so yummy! I love the oil drizzled on top! SO yummy!!
Danielle on 2019-10-29 (5 stars): It was so interesting to read the backstory of the hummus. It puts so much meaning in making something as yummy as this hummus. Can't wait to give your recipe a try and enjoy hummus like never before!
Bernice Hill on 2019-10-28 (5 stars): I'm like you, I really like my hummus super smooth. Thanks for the great tips on making it as smooth as possible because once I hand peeled an entire can of chickpeas for my hummus! I really don't want to do that every time because we eat a lot of hummus in our family.
Amanda on 2019-10-28 (5 stars): I love a good hummus, and your recipe looks perfect. That texture is so smooth, just how I like it. Thanks for sharing!
Elaine on 2019-10-28 (5 stars): I really like the oil drawing - looks really inviting and nice. Definitely the fabulous hummus recipe to try and something I am really excited about. By the way, I also like to drizzle a bit of olive oil on mine - that proved to make a big difference!
Torina L on 2018-04-18 (5 stars): Never knew the greek yogurt could be used in making Hummus. Thanks for the info, this is really worth trying.
