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  • Best Homemade Hummus

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    Have you ever thought about making your own hummus?  It is really easy, and the taste surpasses anything you can buy in the store.  There is no comparison between what you purchase in the store and a batch of hummus that you whip up in your own kitchen! Why? Homemade hummus is much creamier, tastier, fresher and has much more flavor than any commercially prepared hummus. Trust me, homemade hummus is a real crowd pleaser. Whenever I serve a plate of it, there are no leftovers!  Provides protein and calcium  Hummus is a plant based appetizer made with cooked chick peas and tahini. Chick peas provide protein and the tahini provides calcium. In a addition, the recipe contains freshly squeezed lemon juice and aromatic spices which add Vitamin C and lots of antioxidants. It is a delicious and healthy dip/spread that is nourishing as well as tasty. History of my family recipe My husband was born in Egypt, where homemade hummus is an everyday staple. He came to America at the age of 18. We met when he was 21. The first time I visited his home, his mother served her homemade hummus. That was over 40 years ago. I was very intrigued with the hummus and  with all their different but interesting food.  Once we were married (I was 21), my mother in law taught me to make her homemade hummus recipe. This was long before this now popular dip was barely known here in the US.  In fact, we had to travel to a Middle Eastern market in New York City (we lived an hour and half away and had friends and family in New York) to purchase some of the ingredients such as tahini , cumin, and  Za'atar Seasoning . They just were not available in our local markets. Of course now tahini and cumin can be found in most markets and  Za'atar Seasoning which is an optional spice in the recipe can be ordered online or can be found in the kosher section of many supermarkets. If you have a food processor, this outstanding recipe can be made in just 10 minutes! I'm sharing our family recipe which is not an exact science and needs to be tasted and adjusted before you serve the finished product. Author: Judee [email protected] Ingredients: 3 cups of cooked chick peas (I cooked my own from dried chick peas in the Instant Pot in 20 minutes- see how) 2 tablespoons of tahini Juice of 1 juicy lemon + more to taste Salt and cracked pepper to taste 3-5  tablespoons of water or juice from the cooked chick peas paprika cumin olives olive oil optional :  Za'atar Seasoning  Directions: Use a 8 cup or larger food processor Add the chick peas, tahini, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of water or liquid from the chick peas. Pulse on and off until the mixture is completely smooth. Carefully remove the lid of the food processor and using a spoon scoop out enough to taste the mixture. Add another tablespoon of water, another 1/4 cup of lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Taste and add another tablespoon of water if not creamy enough. Replace lid and pulse again until smooth and creamy, adding another tablespoon of water if needed. Taste, adjust seasonings and place on a flat plate. Use a spoon to smooth the paste in a circular motion.  Dust with paprika, cumin, and drizzle olive oil. Decorate with olives and serve with gluten free crackers, cucumber slices, or any vegetable stick. My Notes: Za'atar Seasoning  a spice blend that is popular in many Middle Eastern countries. Although the blends for za'atar vary, Za'atar may be made of any of the following spices: ground thyme, oregano, marjoram, sumac, hyssop and toasted sesame seeds.  Each country has its own blend.. I frequently find Za'atar in the kosher food section of some markets or it can be purchased on Amazon If you are reading this post on any other site other than Gluten Free A-Z Blog, it has been stolen. Please click to read it on my blog www.realfoodblogger.com  Disclaimer: I am an affiliate for Amazon. If you click on a link on my blog that takes you to Amazon and you make a purchase, I will receive a very small compensation. This helps defray the costs of running a blog. Thanks for your support

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