Two Bean Hummus Recipes

AUTHENTIC MIDDLE EASTERN HUMMUS (CHUMMUS)

Steps:

• Rinse the garbanzo beans and and place in a pot. Fill with enough water to cover by at least 1 inch. Add baking soda, if using. Bring to a boil and then simmer over medium heat until the beans are very soft, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
• Drain the beans, reserving some of the water to use later. Reserve a small handful of the whole beans for a garnish. Transfer the rest to a blender or if you have a hand blender, a large bowl. Blend the beans until smooth, adding 1/2 cup of olive oil gradually. Add some of the reserved water if needed to help it blend. Add the tahini and blend in along with the lemon juice. Blend in the garlic, cumin and salt.
• Spread the hummus into a flat serving dish and garnish with the reserved beans and a drizzle of olive oil.

5-MINUTE VEGAN HUMMUS RECIPE

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine all ingredients in a food processor. Blend until very smooth. This usually takes about 3-4 minutes depending on your food processor. You don't want any lumps and bumps!
• Once smooth, choose if you want mix-ins such as extra garlic, roasted eggplant or tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, greek olives, paprika, chopped parsley and more! Enjoy!

WHITE BEAN HUMMUS

Steps:

• *To cook the dried beans, soak them overnight in plenty of water. Drain, put them in a pot, and cover them with fresh water by 1-inch. Bring them to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until they are tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.
• Put the beans into the bowl of a food processor. Add the lemon juice, cumin, garlic, tahini paste, and salt and pepper, to taste. Turn the processor on and slowly pour in the olive oil. Process until smooth and thick.

BLACK BEAN HUMMUS

Steps:

• Mince garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Add black beans, 2 tablespoons reserved liquid, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, tahini, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add additional seasoning and liquid to taste. Garnish with paprika and Greek olives.

EASY PINTO BEAN "HUMMUS"

Steps:

• Add sea salt to taste and drizzle a little olive oil over the top. Spread over or use as a dip for bread, wraps, and veggies. Happy Eating! Beckie

BUTTER BEAN HUMMUS

Steps:

• In a blender or food processor, blitz together the tahini, lemon juice, garlic and water to a paste.
• Drain and rinse the butter beans and add to the blender, along with the olive oil, cumin and a generous seasoning of salt.
• Blitz again until the hummus has reached a smooth purée. Taste and add more salt, lemon juice or olive oil as required.
• Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and an (optional) sprinkle of paprika.

WHITE BEAN HUMMUS

Steps:

• Place the white beans in a food processor. Blend them alone until they become powder-like, scraping down the sides as needed.
• Add the lemon juice, tahini, garlic cloves and salt and 2-3 ice cubes, and blend for about 2-3 minutes until smooth. Taste and adjust as needed by adding more lemon juice or salt.
• Spoon the hummus onto a plate or bowl, and spread with the back of a spoon to create swirls. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle fresh parsley on top. Serve cold or at room temperature.

TWO-BEAN HUMMUS

Steps:

• Process first 6 ingredients in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl; serve with vegetables.

TWO BEAN CHIPOTLE HUMMUS

Steps:

• Place garlic, chipotle pepper, lemon juice, and tahini in a food processor or mini chopper.
• Pulse until chopped.
• Add in beans and pulse, adding in a little water at a time until it reaches the smoothness you like.
• Stir in pepper and paprika, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

EASY BLACK BEAN HUMMUS

Steps:

• Peel the garlic. Drain the black beans, but don't rinse them. Juice the lime.
• Add the garlic to the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add black beans, lime juice, tahini, smoked paprika and kosher salt. Puree for 15 seconds, then scrape down the bowl. Taste and if it's too thick, add another drizzle of olive oil. Puree for additional minute until creamy.