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A southwestern twist on the classic Mediterranean dip.
Start by pureeing the black beans and chickpeas in your food processor, adding garlic, tahini, lemon juice, cumin and olive oil as it mixes.
Note regarding tahini: it can be hard to find, and when you do find it, it’s usually expensive! But you can substitute the same amount of peanut butter, of all things, blended with a little bit of sesame oil or pureed sesame seeds, and get the same flavor/consistency. It doesn’t alter the flavor of the hummus, I promise!
Add the sour cream a tablespoon at a time until you get the consistency you want for your hummus. You can skip the taco seasoning if you like (I prefer Cholula brand seasoning powder) but it does give the dip a nice zing. Add it to taste.
Serve with pita, pita chips, or in wraps.
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Sharon on 5.4.2010
Hummus is delicious and so easy to make. I make it different each time. It’s great as a healthy alternative to chips when served with assorted veggies. I have never cared for tahini and it can be completely eliminated from hummus recipes..add a little extra EVOO or bean juice or chicken stock to thin it out a little. I like to experiment with garlic, green onions, spices on my shelf. I’m going to take a leap and try the peanut butter suggestion. I also buy dried chickpeas in bulk, soak them overnight and cook briefly in a pot. This is so cheap and makes an endless supply of beans. They can be frozen for future use. Dang, now I’m craving!
goodwync on 4.27.2010
I love this hummus recipe but I would give it 5 stars just for the tip about the tahini substitution. What a great bit of information! It worked wonderfully and you’re right…the peanut butter did not change the taste at all. That is a great way to have “tahini” on hand for a much better price.
This hummus is great with chips. I can’t wait to try it in a wrap. My husband is not a hummus fan but really liked this one. I added the whole 15 oz. can of chickpeas instead of measuring out a cup. I love chickpeas and figured it wouldn’t hurt a thing to add more. I will definitely make this again. It is now in my recipe box.