One of the perks of having someone close to the family who is from a different culture is the authentic recipes they add to family gatherings. Georges cooks lots of meals and appetizers from his home country of Lebanon. One of his specialties is a recipe for Authentic Lebanese Hummus. He’s made this for several family gatherings lately and it’s always a hit.
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There are only a few ingredients used and watching him make this, it looks pretty simple to make. Using a good food processor is key to getting the right consistency of the hummus. Add drained chickpeas to the food processor.
Add garlic cloves and salt to the chickpeas and process for about two minutes.
You don’t want to over process the chickpeas or the consistency won’t be firm enough. Squeeze lemon juice into the mixture. Add tahini and pulse for about a minute.
Spoon mixture into a shallow bowl and form a well in the center. Add olive oil to the well prior to serving. Georges uses olive oil that he buys when he is visiting family in Lebanon.
The last step before serving is to sprinkle paprika generously on top.
Tear pita bread into triangles and place around the dish.
Authentic Lebanese Hummus
A delicious blend of flavors in this hummus makes a tasty appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz can Chick Peas (Garbonzo) Drained
- 2 Cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/3 Cup Tahini
- 2 Lemons
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
Instructions
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Drain Chick Peas and add to sauce pan.
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Add 1/2 cup of water to pan.
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Simmer on low until the water has been reduced by half.
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Remove and discard the skin from garlic cloves. Add cloves to food processor.
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Add salt and beans to processor and process with the garlic for 2 minutes.
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Scrape sides of processor to get the mixture to the bottom.
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Add tahini to the food processor.
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Squeeze fresh lemons into cup. Add 1/3 cup of juice to the processor.
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Process for 1 minute.
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Remove mixture from processor and add to serving bowl.
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Using a spoon, create a well in the center of the hummus.
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Fill well with olive oil.
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Sprinkle paprika over the top.
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Store remaining hummus in an air tight container and refrigerate.
You can find the ingredients at most grocery stores, but Georges found a Mid Eastern grocery store in Charleston where he frequently shops.
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Authentic Lebanese Hummus
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Carol says
I’m a big fan of hummus and this looks so tempting!. Great recipe – pinned and shared!
Beverly says
I’m glad you like the recipe, Carol and I hope you’ll enjoy it. Thanks for sharing!
Julie Briones says
I would love to try this recipe… I like the recipes that have sundried tomatoes in them, too! 😉 Thanks for sharing on Homestyle Gathering! Hugs!
Beverly says
Thanks, Julie. It’s been a hit at our gatherings lately. Thanks for the party.
Marilyn says
Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared.
Beverly says
I appreciate the pin and shares, Marilyn. Thank you!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
This looks like the best hummus recipe i’ve seen! Pinned to make when the hummus i have is gone!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner Party.