How Do You Make A Light Version Of Chickpea Hummus?

 Chickpea hummus (or hummus) has become a favorite dish for many people. That’s because vegetarians and vegans use it as a side dish.

However, this preparation is typical of Arab cuisine. It is also known in the Mediterranean and the rest of the Middle East.

It is believed that the recipe originated in ancient Egypt. This has not been proven. What we do know for sure is that the word hummus means “chickpea” in the Arabic language.

People usually eat hummus as a topping or snack. This dish is often enjoyed on pita bread. However, it is also delicious on all kinds of toast. Plus, it also goes great with raw carrot strips or other vegetables.

How do you make a light version of chickpea hummus?

This chickpea cream is healthy enough on its own. Still, many people wonder if they can still make a light version. The goal is to reduce the ingredients that cause you to gain weight. At the same time, we do not want to affect the delicious taste of the hummus.

Here’s the recipe to make our light version of chickpea hummus.

Ingredients (for 3 to 4 people)

• The juice of half a lemon
• 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
• 1/4 cup warm water (50 ml)

• 2 tablespoons tahini (30 g)
• 2 garlic cloves
• olive oil (the necessary amount)
• 2 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas (500 g)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin (5 g)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• Garnish: finely chopped parsley or sweet pepper powder
• You can also season it with caraway and coriander.

Preparation

1. The first thing to do is pour the cooked chickpeas into a bowl of warm water. It is important that the water completely covers the chickpeas. Then leave the chickpeas in the water for at least 1 hour so that the skins fall off.
2. After this time we start making the hummus. To do this, strain the chickpeas to remove the fallen husk. Throw away almost all the water (keep some).
3. Then puree the chickpeas using a stick blender. Also mash the garlic cloves.
4. Then squeeze half a lemon and add the juice to the chickpeas (the lemon doesn’t have to be very large).
5. Put all ingredients together in the bowl. Now mix them again on medium speed. While doing this, just add a little olive oil.
6. Once it’s done, taste the hummus. Then add some more spices if necessary.
7. Garnish the dish and serve.

How do you make tahini?

Ingredients

• 1 pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (30 g)
• 1 tablespoon of water (15 ml)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)

Preparation

1. First rinse the sesame seeds with water. It is very important that you drain them well afterwards.
2. If the sesame seeds are not toasted, you should toast them in a frying pan over a high heat. That is to obtain a more intense taste.
3. Put the seeds in a bowl. Then add the olive oil, water and a pinch of salt. Then whip everything up. Repeat this procedure until the seeds form a smooth paste.

We think it’s worth mentioning that the olive oil is the secret of this preparation. The less olive oil you use, the better.

To keep the hummus fresh, keep it in the fridge (shelf life up to 3 days). Since it contains no preservatives, it will no longer be good after that time.

You can make the hummus spicier by adding 2 or 3 tablespoons of sharp pepper powder or cayenne pepper. Some people even add a pinch of black pepper to the hummus to enhance the flavor.

However, this completely depends on your personal taste and the results you want to achieve.

Chickpea hummus is a really healthy and tasty snack that you can eat at any time of the day. You absolutely have to make it yourself at home. Let your taste buds enjoy.

Keep practicing as your recipe will get better and better that way. It’s really delicious!