Monica Jamies Hummas Recipes

HUMMUS

Steps:

• Thoroughly rinse the chickpeas in a colander under cold running water. Tip into the large bowl of a food processor along with 60ml of the oil and blitz until almost smooth. Add the garlic, lemon and tahini along with 30ml water. Blitz again for about 5 mins, or until the hummus is smooth and silky.
• Add 20ml more water, a little at a time, if it looks too thick. Season and transfer to a bowl. Swirl the top of the hummus with the back of a dessert spoon and drizzle over the remaining oil. Serve with crunchy crudités and toasted pitta bread, if you like.

5-MINUTE HUMMUS

Steps:

• Drop the 1/4 garlic clove into a food processor and add the lemon juice. Pour the tahini on top, making sure to scrape it all out of the container, and add the salt and cumin. Process until the mixture looks peanut-buttery, about 1 minute. Stream in the ice water, a little at a time, with the motor running. Process just until the mixture is smooth and creamy and lightens to the color of dry sand.
• Add the chickpeas and process for about 3 minutes, scraping the sides of the bowl as you go, until the chickpeas are completely blended and the hummus is smooth and uniform in color.

BIG-BATCH MAKE-AHEAD-AND-FREEZE HUMMUS

Steps:

• To the bowl of a large food processor fitted with the "S" blade, add the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, cumin if using, and 1/3 cup water or chickpea brine. Puree until smooth. If the hummus is too thick, gradually add more water or chickpea brine until the hummus has reached the desired consistency (I like a nice spreadable yet peak-and-valley consistency like buttercream). Taste and add more salt if desired.
• To freeze, divide between freezer-safe containers. Top with air-tight lids and add labels (key if you're forgetful like me).
• To thaw, transfer from freezer to refrigerator. The hummus should be thawed in about 24 hours. If the thawed hummus seems too grainy, puree in a high-speed blender with a tablespoon or two of water until smooth.
• Keeps well in the freezer for up to 3 months.

MONICA & JAMIE'S HUMMAS

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender add the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, heavy cream, orange juice and honey. Blend. Add garbanzo beans and blend until really smooth. Add salt to taste. Refridgerate an hour or two and then serve on warm pita bread topped with basil and onion slices. Makes a nice breakfast snack or appetizer too. Enjoy!