Hummus - From Scratch

Creamy Homemade Hummus with Elegant Garnishes

This hummus recipe is smooth, flavorful, and beautifully presented with vibrant toppings. The combination of tahini, yogurt, and warm spices gives it a rich and balanced taste, while the garnishes add texture and visual appeal.

Ingredients

• 1 (16 oz) bag dried chickpeas (garbanzo beans)

• 1 garlic clove, halved

• ¼ cup tahini

• 1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice

• 1 heaping tablespoon yogurt

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

• Olive oil, for drizzling

For Garnish:

• Whole chickpeas

• Fresh mint leaves

• Tomato skin rose (see video for technique)

• Sumac or paprika

• Fresh chopped parsley

• Quartered nuts, fried in ghee and oil

  
  

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chickpeas:

   • Soak the dried chickpeas overnight in plenty of water.

   • The next day, drain and rinse them.

   • Boil the chickpeas for one hour. Let them rest until room temperature.

   • Remove the casing from a few chickpeas to improve the final texture.

2. Make the Hummus:

   • In a food processor, blend the chickpeas with the halved garlic clove, tahini, lemon juice, yogurt, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

   • Process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.

   • Add salt to taste (we used 1 teaspoon) and blend again.

3. Assemble and Garnish:

   • Spread the hummus on a flat plate, using the back of a spoon to create decorative swirls.

   • Top with whole chickpeas, fresh mint leaves, and a tomato skin rose.

   • Sprinkle with sumac or paprika and fresh chopped parsley.

   • Scatter the fried nuts over the hummus for extra crunch.

   • Finish with a generous drizzle of olive oil—this step is essential!

   
   

Serve immediately with warm pita or fresh vegetables. Enjoy!