Hummus I
This vegan builds dried chickpeas, tahini and fresh parsley into a crowd-pleasing meal you can have ready in about 65 minutes. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, the ingredients are plant-based.
What you'll need
Shopping list (3)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Put the dried chickpeas in a large bowl, cover them with plenty of cold water and leave to soak overnight, as they will roughly double in size.
- Drain the chickpeas, place them in a pot with the baking soda and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes, then cover generously with fresh water and bring to the boil.
- Simmer for 40 to 60 minutes, skimming off any foam and loose skins, until the chickpeas are very soft and squash easily between two fingers, then drain and reserve a few for garnish.
- While still warm, blend the chickpeas in a food processor until thick and pasty, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add the tahini, crushed garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt, then blend again until combined.
- With the motor running, trickle in the ice water a spoonful at a time until the hummus turns pale, smooth and fluffy, adjusting salt and lemon to taste.
- Spread into a shallow bowl, swirl the surface, drizzle with olive oil and scatter the reserved chickpeas and chopped parsley over the top to serve.
You'll use: Large pot Β· Saucepan Β· Blender Β· Food processor
Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime Β· 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
Tips & common questions
How long does Hummus I take to make?
About 65 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 7 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lemon?
Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Hummus I vegan?
Based on its ingredients, this recipe contains no meat, fish, dairy or egg, so it looks vegan-friendly. Always double-check labels on packaged items.
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Hummus I is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Homemade hummus and pita 03.jpg by Satdeep Gill, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.