What is humus?

[Smiles Jr.]

OK you guys, now you did it! I agree that some store bought things aren't worth bringing home when compared to home made. So now I'm going to look for some huMMus recipes and try to make it. I had no idea what was in that little container. But whatever, it sure wasn't good.

 

[vfem]

If you would like my summer squash hummus recipe I am more then happy to share. It works with summer squash, zucchini or eggplant.

 

[ninnymary]

There is a store out here that sells white bean hummus. It is delicious! YUM. I suppose if you are the adventurious type, you can make it in many different ways. But the garbanzo bean is the basic, classic way.

Mary

 

[Natalie]

Home made is so good! Here's what I put in mine, just whirl it all up in the food processor. I don't know how much of each ingredient, I just wing it. The garlic gets more pungent with time, so start light on your first batch

Canned chick peas
fresh garlic
olive oil
fresh squeezed lemon juice
sesame oil
sesame seeds
salt
pepper
chives
parsley
cayenne
dried ground chipotle
paprika
cumin

We usually have this for a light dinner with warmed pitas triangles, feta cheese, tomatoes, really good olives, and a glass of good red wine.

Now I have to have this for dinner tonight!

 

[Smiles Jr.]

Thanks everyone. I made a recipe that vfem sent to me ad it was very good. But I have to admit that I stole some of the roasted squash to munch on while I was making the hummus. And YES home-made is soooo much better than the packaged store stuff. Thanks vfem, I really appreciate it .

 

[vfem]

You are very welcome!

So lets remember... store bought/made ANYTHING is always BLAH.

 

[oberhaslikid]

I kinda did up my own recipe

1 can of corn beef
1 can of chic peas juice and all
process in food procesor and season salt to taste.
You can add onion or Garlic but when I need somthig for lunch this is it on wheat crackers.

 

[Holachicka]

Ok Vfem, PLEASE SHARE!!! I would love to try your recipe!

I love hummus! I make it with chili sesame oil instdead of tahini, for a little spice and because I always have that on hand... Sometimes I add roasted red peppers to the mix, YUM!! I just dip pita bread, chips or in a desperate pinch flour totillas... I think I'm gonna have to go make some now...

I do
canned chick peas,
lemon juice (fresh
chili sesame oil
olive oil
water for consistancy (careful or it will wash out the flavors)
Salt

 

[vfem]

Easy Garden Hummus
2 lb summer squash (or zucchini or eggplant) cut into 1-2" chunks
1/2 onion chopped about 1-2" chunks
4-5 cloves of garlic
Toss in olive oil with salt and pepper
Roast in oven 400 degrees about 15 minutes (until edges begin to brown)

1 can chick peas drained and in the food processor
Added roasted squash mixer and turn processor on
Squeeze in juice of 1 lemon
slowly pour in 1/3 cup olive oil directly to the mixer

Eat warm with chips or refridgerate for later!

 

[jounderw]

Chickpeas and Olive oil. So simple, yet so delicious. I make my own but there are a lot of store bought brands out there that are excellent. I have a bunch of recipes from Food and Wine and Martha Stewart that are super simple and easy to make.