The simplest way to easily and quickly whip up luxuriously smooth and creamy homemade hummus with tahini!
That moment when ya realize you have 6 (!!!) hummus recipe varieties on your blog… and none of them are the classic one!
Don’t mind me as I write a mini love note paying homage to the traditional hummus dish! Cause I feel like a terrible-no-good-very-bad person for excluding it thus far!
I have so many sweet memories centered around YOU! Especially from the 6 years lived in Israel. I remember when I first introduced to ya on a summer trip there in my wee youth, your luxuriously creamy and nutty flavor delighted my senses and I was an instant fan. I always thought it was funny when you’d appear in health food stores back in the US, wayyyy chunky and not creamy, sometimes even without tahini which is an integral part of your existence! I mean…. can you even be hummus without tahini? No offense dear garbanzo’s but it’s like missing your better half…
My countless memories devouring ya in Israel include breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Often surrounded by salatim. Sometimes as the appetizer. Other times with ful (fava beans) or masabacha (chickpeas) or lamb and there ya were as the star of the meal and main dish.
I’ve become such a fun and play transforming ya into all sorts of seasonal and colorful variations!
I’ve been sharing all these other versions of you on here and am so sorry I neglected to share YOU!!! You’re the base of all the other recipes. They all stem for YOU!
Thanks for providing such an epic blueprint to riff off of. I love and appreciate ya!
Does hummus need tahini? You bet! In fact, tahini is one of hummus’ main ingredients, along with chickpeas and olive oil. That’s why our favorite dip can be so rich and delicious—in hummus, tahini adds smoothness to the texture, as well as a wide variety of vitamins and minerals.
What is Hummus Anyways?
Hummus is a dip or spread from the middle east that quite literally means chickpeas in Arabic, otherwise known as garbanzo beans. It’s traditionally made with chickpeas and tahini.
Thus, if you’re non-chickpea dip, you can be thoroughly delicious but alas you are not hummus. I don’t make the definitions… I just tell it how it is.
The full name of the prepared spread in Arabic is ḥummuṣ bi ṭaḥīna which means “chickpeas with tahini” hence my Hummus with Tahini recipe title of this post. And because I’m an advocate of tahini being an integral part of hummus!
The other traditional ingredients in the popular middle eastern and Mediterranean classic hummus recipe include lemon and garlic.
Why this Hummus with Tahini Recipe Works
- Quick & Easy!Place all ingredients in a food processor and that’s it!
- Using almost equal parts tahini to garbanzo beans makes the hummus ultra-smooth and creamy.
- Recipe is versatile! Quantity can easily be halved or doubled. And the dish readily lends itself to all sorts of toppings and variations.
- Multi-use recipe: Eat the hummus as is with pita chips or veggies, use it as a spread in a sandwich or bagel or schmear it on a plate topping with chicken or shawarma or so much more! It’s a whole wide hummus world out there of endless possibilities!
- Seasonal year round! It’s a spread/dip that’s never not in season!
Easy Homemade Tahini and my Favorite Hummus Recipe
FAQ
Does tahini make hummus thicker?
What is the purpose of tahini?
Does tahini make hummus bitter?
Does hummus have to contain tahini?
Does tahini lead to superior hummus?
It’s all about the tahini baby. Thus, a superior tahini will lead to a superior hummus. Get the good stuff if ya can! Tahini is a smooth paste traditionally made of hulled sesame seeds. Or you can use non-hulled sesame seeds which is black tahini and make black hummus! If you have a food processor, now is the time to use it!
What is hummus tahini?
Hummus is the Arabic word for “chickpeas”, the central ingredient in this Middle Eastern dip. Its complete name is hummus bi tahina, meaning “chickpeas with tahini.” Made with chickpeas, tahini (a paste made out of sesame seeds), garlic, lemon and olive oil, hummus is very nutritious. It’s high in iron, vitamin C, folate and vitamin B6.
Can you substitute tahini for hummus?
Add a little olive oil if it appears to be too dry. Tahini is a traditional and important part of the hummus recipe and cannot be substituted. However, it can be omitted. For a spicier hummus, add a sliced red chile or a dash of cayenne pepper. For a tahini-free hummus, try this vegan low-fat hummus recipe.
How much tahini do you need for hummus?
Don’t skimp on the tahini, either —you need to use 1/2 cup tahini per can of chickpeas for rich and irresistible hummus. I once toured an enormous hummus production facility and learned that they often reduce the cost of producing store-bought hummus by using less tahini. Sneaky! Why do you always want to mix ice-cold water with tahini?