Toasted Sesame Hummus
Total Time
18 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
3 minutes
Rating
4.7 out of 5 stars
(11)
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups
- ¼ cup tahini
- ¼ cup lemon juice (from 1 ½ to 2 lemons)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium clove garlic
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided, more to taste
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
- 2 to 4 tablespoons water, as needed
- 1 teaspoon raw sesame seeds (I used a mix of white and black)
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish (optional)
- Suggested accompaniments: Toasted pita bread, carrot or bell pepper or celery sticks, crackers, etc.
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Preparation
Step 1
In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine the tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and ½ teaspoon of the sesame oil. Process for about 1 ½ minutes, pausing to scrape down the sides and bottom as necessary, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 2
Add half of the chickpeas to the food processor and process for 1 minute. Scrape down the bowl, then add the remaining chickpeas and process until the hummus is thick and smooth, 1 to 2 more minutes.
Step 3
While running the food processor, drizzle in 2 to 4 tablespoons of water, until it reaches your desired consistency and level of creaminess. Taste and season with additional salt (I added ¼ teaspoon) and toasted sesame oil if you want more pronounced sesame flavor (about ½ teaspoon). Set aside.
Step 4
Toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat, shimmying the skillet frequently, until they’re starting to turn golden, about 2 to 4 minutes. Pour them into a bowl to prevent them from burning.
Step 5
Scrape the hummus into a small serving bowl. Lightly drizzle 1 teaspoon sesame oil over the top. Sprinkle generously with sesame seeds and a light sprinkle of flaky sea salt (if using). Serve with accompaniments of your choice. Leftover hummus keeps well, chilled, for 4 to 5 days.
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Chef's notes
Recipe adapted from my green goddess hummus recipe, available online and in my cookbook.
Change it up:
If you omit the sesame oil and sesame seeds, you’ll have an ultra-creamy basic hummus recipe.
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