
This hummus recipe made from chickpeas has been in our family for a very long time. It’s a simple garlic chickpea base, with a pomegranate seed topping for crunch. I change it up by adding roasted peppers, spinach, artichokes, and fresh spices. One of my most popular recipes for my cooking classes and catering is the simple not flavored but just the beans. Keep in mind they can be added to so many dishes including soups, salads, chili and braises. You can cook them yourself, or buy them canned. If buying canned try and purchase organic chickpeas. If you would like to make hummus from scratch, I have instructions HERE. I do use organic beans, here’s a good source, Arrowhead. Beans can stay on the supermarket shelf for a couple of years, so organic is best. Canned beans are also carefully stored in lined cans safe for your consumption. Try the many recipes I have below, I’m a fan of these beans as they have many health benefits and can be added to just about anything, stews, soups, salads, appetizers and used as stuffing vegetables, potatoes, and squash.
Or try organic canned beans from Eden.
Here are few Benefits of Chickpeas:
- Helps regulate blood sugar
- Helps digestion with fiber
- Lowers cholesterol
Hummus with Pomegranate – “Revithosalata”
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chickpeas
- ½ cup tahini
- 2/3 cup warm water
- 1/3 cup Bragg Extra Virgin olive oil
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 4-5 garlic cloves
- 4 teaspoons Bragg Liquid Aminos
- 2 teaspoons pepper
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/2 cup Pomegranate seeds for topping - optional
Instructions
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Place chickpeas, water, and juice in blender or food processor.
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Add spices, garlic, liquid aminos and pepper.
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Process the mixture until smooth about 2 minutes.
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Pour the olive oil and tahini in the mixture and blend until smooth, for another 2 minutes.
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Taste for additional seasonings or lemon juice.
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Add pomegranate seeds for topping.
Recipe Notes
Makes 1 quart.
For a Party: This can be made several days ahead of time and refrigerated. Can be served at room temperature.
For the Cooking Techniques for this post, Cooking Techniques: Chickpea Hummus
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I love the idea of adding pomegranate seeds. And I’ll definitely try artichoke hearts.
Hi Nicole,
Thank-you for visitng my site! Chickpeas have taken over my blog for this week.
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Thank-you Maria! I hope you will visit often, the holidays are upon us so I hope you find my site helpful!