Simple Home-made Hummus Recipe || Wonder Cookroom

tahini

🥗Healthier: sunflower seed butter

💰Cheaper: peanut butter

Sunflower seed butter is nut-free and more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder offers convenience, while onion powder is often cheaper.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Spinach adds nutrients, while dried parsley is cost-effective.

Soak 1 cup of white chickpeas in 2 cups of water overnight for at least 8 hours.

After soaking, boil the chickpeas in 2-3 cups of water for about 1 hour until soft and cooked.

Save the water from the boiled chickpeas for later use.

In a mixer, add 1/4 cup of sesame seeds (roasting optional).

Add 1/2 cup of olive oil to the mixer.

Blend the sesame seeds and olive oil for 2-3 minutes.

Add 1 cup of boiled chickpeas to the mixer.

Grind the chickpeas a little, adding saved chickpea water if needed.

Chop 3-4 garlic cloves and add them to the mixer.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of cumin powder, and a little paprika powder (or chili powder) to the mixer.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the mixture.

Blend everything nicely for 5-10 minutes until smooth, adding more water if necessary to achieve desired consistency.

Check the texture; if grainy, blend more until well mixed.

Serve the hummus topped with olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika or red chili powder.

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