The Real Deal Hummus Recipe

Did You Know?  “Egypt is the world leader in date production and cultivation. Each year, this country produces approximately 1,084,529 metric tons of dates.” (via)

Mother fucking Hummus.

I pretty much ALWAYS make my own hummus.  You might think I do this because I’m trying to be a health freak & prefer eating my own, homemade badass delight – but you’re wrong.  I make hummus at home because the containers of hummus at the store are either too much money, too small, or yes – full of crap.  Also, I always have the ingredients at home so I make it when I want it.   I don’t typically crave hummus while grocery shopping.

When we were in Dubai, we stalked up on the largest jar of Tahini we could find.  The Middle East has Tahini everywhere & it’s affordable, so Wafiq’s mom made sure we brought a HUGE jar home with us.   While we were on the subject of Tahini she asked me what I use it for & I explained hummus.  She casually said “ooOOo yes, easy. very easy hummus.  A little beans, oil, yogurt…”  Excuse me… what?  Yogurt?

The secret ingredient: yogurt!

What the hell was I thinking before with my regular, rookie hummus?  This is the real deal right here, hummus w/yogurt.  The difference – besides the slightly added flavor, the hummus turns out smoother w/a little added fluff.

I’ve been making a batch at home once a week since I’ve been back… (am I going to get fat?)  Because hummus goes with everything!  Sandwiches, veggies, chips, crackers, pita, salad.

The Real Deal Hummus

Ingredients:

(1) Can Garbanzo Beans (always rinse & drain thoroughly) 

(1 Tbls) Cumin

(1/2 tsp) onion powder

(1/2 tsp) Garlic powder (obv. prefer a real garlic clove or 2, but we don’t always have time, right?)

(1/4 C) Olive Oil

(1 Tbls) Tahini

(1/4 C) Plain Yogurt (the thinner the yogurt, the better)

Salt & Pepper

Juice of 1/2 Lemon

Directions: BLEND!

I honestly rarely measure my ingredients.   I throw them in my Ninja blender with the best guess of what will taste good.  i.e if you like cumin add extra, if you like lemon add extra, if you hate salt skip it.  If you’re not feeling brave, the measurements above will do the trick.  But this recipe is lazy approved, so if you only want to wash one dish, guess with measurements.

I should also mention – Tahini is Sesame Seed Oil.  You can usually find it near peanut butter.  It’s similar to peanut butter, and it’s not an ingredient to fear.  You’ll actually like it.  Wafiq’s mom recommends drizzling it over dates as a dessert.  YUM.

If you knew about this yogurt trick & never told me… shame on you for secret holding!

If you try this hummus w/yogurt, let me know how you like it!

Ok, I’m off to change the world today.

Have a great week, ENJOY IT… & be thoughtful

Xx