Homemade hummus is incredibly easy to make, and it tastes so much better than store bought, you will want to cheat with Joe like I do!
Joe. Trader Joe, that is! Admit it, you’ve cheated with him too, (even you guys).
You can’t go to a casual party or dinner in Pasadena where there’s not at least one thing purchased from Trader Joe’s. I can write about TJ’s now, because I believe there is one in almost every state. I even saw a Joe’s in Union Square on a recent trip to New York city.
Trader Joe’s started in South Pasadena more than 50 years ago. I could easily work there, and probably should, because I know all their products intimately. I buy pasta and grains, most of my cheeses, nuts and cereal, and lots of condiments from TJ’s.
Oh, yeah, and of course wine. I could go on and on, but back to my cheating ways.
I do work full time as a teacher, so sometimes I come home from work and picking up the kids, and I’m tired! Fast food has never been an option for us. It’s not like we live in a monastery, but I reserve fast food for long road trips. So here are some of the things I use to “cheat”.
Canned beans, for example. You can do a whole lot of things with canned beans…add them to soups, casseroles, or just puree them for a quick dip. Green chilies? I put those in rice, enchiladas and soups. Tapenade is great in a salad or on a sandwich.
Homemade hummus is so easy to make that I always have canned garbanzo beans in the pantry. Homemade hummus is perfect for last minute company or when I need a quick dip. Serve it with pita bread or veggies for a healthy snack. While it’s best made with tahini paste, which you can find in most grocery stores, I’ve also substituted sesame oil in a pinch.
Easy hummus dip is just a few minutes away when you have canned garbanzo beans in your pantry!
I hope you enjoy making your own homemade hummus!
- 1 can of garbanzo beans (chick peas), drained, reserve juices
- Juice of one lemon, divided
- 1 or 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 3 tablespoon of tahini (sesame paste)
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
- In a food processor, puree the beans with 1 clove of garlic, juice of half of the lemon, and tahini.
- Add reserved bean juice 1-2 Tablespoons at a time and process until hummus is smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper if necessary.
Looking for more Mediterranean dishes?
Quinoa Tabbouli
Middle Eastern Burger
Moroccan Beef Kebabs
Charlie says
My cheating is worse than yours!
I buy it ready made at Costco.
My grandsons eat it like others eat peanut butter.
The second oldest boy has decided he likes hummus and jam sandwiches.
I have been toying with making it myself.
I just might start it with your recipe :~D
Really like your recipes
Cynthia says
Haha Charlie! I’ve been know to cheat with Costco too!
Charlie says
We make a good pair, then.
Cynthia says
😉