I've been meaning to upload this recipe for ages - since I first tried it a couple of months ago.. it's the first hummus (*yummus) recipe I've found that works amazingly every time. FAILSAFE. This is inspired by The Happy Pear's recipe, check them out here - they have loads of awesome, simple vegan recipes on their channel 💚 Also if you get the chance to visit their restaurant in Greystones, Wicklow - do it! I just went at the weekend and I'm already planning my return 🌿
Most recipes I've tried in the past tended to have taste/texture issues - too lemony, too liquidy.. the list goes on! There are a couple of secrets to this recipe's success:
→WHIP IT: Start off with blending the lemon juice and tahini for about a minute until it has a whipped consistency. Doing this will yield a lighter, less dense hummus 👍
→DE-SHELL: This second step isn't necessary, especially if you don't mind a chunkier hummus..but if you're after a smooth, silky consistency - this is key. I've only actually done this for two batches. Cos I'm lazy 👀
Let me know what you think!
Ingredients:
- 400g tin of chickpeas, shelled if you want super smooth hummus!
- 3 tbsp of aquafaba (chickpea juice 😃 lol)
- 2 tbsp of tahini
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 clove of garlic, peeled
- 1 tsp of salt
- ½ tsp of cumin
- Sprinkle of cayenne pepper
Method
Add tahini and lemon juice to blender/processor and blend for around a minute - until the consistency is 'whipped'. Add the rest of the ingredients and blend until you reach desired consistency.
Enjoy - you will be addicted like me!
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ReplyDeleteThis is the kind of recipe that turns a “kitchen gamble” into a quiet, confident ritual. nexus url I love how the title promises safety without sacrificing soul—because hummus, at its core, is really about gentle patience and the courage to adjust. Your method feels like a hand on the shoulder saying, “It’s okay, we’ll get there.” The tahini-to-lemon ratio becomes a tiny philosophy: balance isn’t a formula, it’s a dialogue with your own taste buds. And that drizzle of olive oil at the end? It’s not just garnish; it’s a little bow to the humble chickpea that did all the heavy lifting. I’ll be bookmarking this, not just for the creamy result, but for the way it redefines failure as simply the first draft of a better blend.
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