Authentic Hummus Recipe You'll Love Making Every Time

This authentic hummus recipe comes from my Egyptian born aunt and has become a popular request at parties.

My Aunt Mimi was born and raised in Egypt. She is my father's first cousin, but I call her Aunt because she is married to my mother's brother.

Extremely loving and sweet, this lady may be best known as a great cook. I was fortunate enough to get her authentic hummus recipe. It's a traditional hummus found in many restaurants and markets all over the world. 

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Many of my friends love this recipe, and though I think it's pretty good, somehow it just doesn't hold up to the same level as the original made by Aunt Mimi.  

Authentic Hummus Recipe

What You'll Need

• 2 cans 15 oz chickpeas aka garbanzo beans
• 1 or more large fresh garlic cloves finely diced, pressed, or grated
• 2 tablespoons Tahini (roasted sesame seed paste)
• 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ground sumac or paprika for garnish
• flat parsley for garnish (optional)

The ingredients are simple, but I think that's what makes it so good. However, Aunt Mimi does have a few secret tips that make this hummus a winner.  

Tips for the Best Taste and Flavor

1. For one thing, you must use fresh lemon. Reconstituted lemon juice that comes from a plastic lemon will not work.

2. The garlic must also be fresh. And, if it has a green stem growing inside the clove, don't use it.

3. Serve it with fresh pita bread, but make sure to warm the bread in the oven first.

Fresh ingredients and a little extra love make this heirloom family recipe so special, and one I will cherish and make for a long time.

Now, I need to learn how to make her stuffed grape leaves. 

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• Kousa: - Stuffed Zucchini
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Authentic Hummus

This authentic hummus dip recipe was given to me by my Egyptian aunt who makes the best hummus. Just a couple of family secrets will have you making great hummus too.

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Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 0 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Course Appetizers and Snacks

Cuisine Eqyptian, Lebanese, Middle Eastern

Servings 32

Calories 11 kcal

Equipment

• food processor

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cans 15 oz chick peas aka garbanzo beans
• 1 or more large clove s fresh garlic finely diced, pressed, or grated
• 2 tablespoons Tahini sesame paste
• 1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon ground sumac or paprika

Instructions

 

• Drain the canned chickpeas, saving the liquid.
• Place chickpeas and garlic in a food processor.
• Add Tahini, lemon juice and salt and blend well.
• Add chickpea liquid until the mixture is as thin as you like. It may even set up a bit so I normally make it on the thin side at this stage to make sure it has a creamy texture.
• Pour into a serving dish.
• Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with sumac or paprika and garnish with a bit of fresh parsley.
• Serve with warm pita wedges or pita chips.

Notes

Tips 

1. Use fresh lemon not reconstituted lemon juice.
2. Use fresh garlic. And, if it has a green stem growing inside the clove, don't use it.
3. Serve with fresh warm pita wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 11kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 37mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 32IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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