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Hummus – The Trilogy
Does that look good or what? This is one seriously creamy hummus with lots of crispy spring onions and fresh, juicy tomatoes. Turned out to be a really good combination.
Told you I’d find another variation! You know, the fun part of being in competition with yourself is that you always win. It’s not that I’m a sore loser, I just want to win! This one is special, though. It took me nearly 4 months to shoot this posting!
I’ll show you why…
Ingredients:
1 can chickpeas (14 oz)
2 spring onions
handful tomatoes
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp water
2 tbsp tahini
lemon (zest + juice)
1/2 a tsp salt
1 garlic clove
1/4 tsp ground cumin
pinch of cayenne
flat-leaf parsley
Directions:
You see, I used my own home-grown tomatoes for this and took photos of the entire growing process. Right before a big storm completely wrecked one of my bigger tomato plants. Home-grown tomatoes taste so much better than store-bought! I grabbed a big handful of them for this recipe. The tomato board really does make me smile.
I’ve washed the tomatoes and gave them a good chop.
I did the same with the spring onions. Or green onions. Or scallions. Whatever you want to call them is fine by me.
I figured if the skin is where the flavor is, let’s use zest. Wash and grate the zest off 1/3 lemon.
Drain the chickpeas and transfer them to a blender, immersion blender bowl or food processor. Keep a few aside as garnish.
Surprise! I’m using my immersion blender. You didn’t see that one coming, did you? Add the lemon zest, 1 garlic clove cut in 4 and squeeze in some lemon juice. Not too much since we’re also using zest.
Followed by 1/2 a tsp salt, 1/4 tsp ground cumin, a pinch of cayenne, 2 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp tahini.
Add a small handful of flat-leaf parsley (or a little mint). Now work the magic and blend that hummus.
If the hummus is staying too thick, add a few tbsp cold water to it. Keep going until you have a consistency you like. Keep in mind we’ll also add tomatoes, that will provide a little liquid as well.
Transfer the hummus to a bowl, check the seasoning and stir in the tomatoes and spring onions.
For the finishing touch, stir in some extra minced flat-leaf parsley.
Serve slightly chilled, top with the whole chickpeas you kept aside, drizzle some olive on top and you are ready to party! I loved the combination of the hummus with the fresh tomatoes. The spring onions provided just enough extra flavor to make it more interesting.
The end verdict? While I liked all three of them, I gotta go with my #1. That one just really does it for me.
Which one is your favorite?
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Love the tomato photos! Your tomatoes are gorgeous.
That looks wonderful – can’t wait to try it. Thanks for all the Hummus recipes. I made the eggplant version and it’s soooooo good.
I love the addition of tomatoes & spring onions.
I agree with kalyn Your tomatoes are gorgeous ;)
I love another great hummus recipe! The tomato board is looking fantastic.
@Kalyn:
Too bad that one, big tomato plant got all messed up in a storm.
Next I’ll be trying your hummus with slow roasted tomatoes. I think it’ll be divine.
I’ve never made this before, I will have to try it! I love ordering it at this little restaurant downtown that makes it homemade. Tried to buy it but it is not as good. Thanks for the recipe!
With tomatoes and spring onions this hummus sounds very flavorful, cant wait to try!
DAMN you want me to pick a favorite – Not possible they all look amazing!!
I’m totally partial to my own homegrown tomatoes also, which are coming in by the dozens this week, so I’ll give this a try! Can you tell me how you manage to photograph shots with two hands showing up in the picture? Do you have a helper or some photography trick I need to know about?! THX
@Cooking with Michele:
Simpl, really. Every now and then when I need both hands I’ll use the self-timer, it’s set to a minute.
I’m so impressed by your tomatos and the pictures of them! Always a pleasure to read your blog and I adore hummus.
My mom would love this. Me, not so much.}:P
@Wolf:
You and your fear of tomatoes :)
MAN!!! Where do you find the time to be a mom, take these incredible photos, do these recipes, post them AND plant tomatoes!!! You’re amazing woman!!! I’m single and I can’t even do ONE!! LOL:-) Thx so much for sharing! I’ll definitely try this! I love hummus!
well I better get busy and try one…just caught this last recipe.
By the way…what is tahini?
@Sara:
Tahini is a sesame seed paste and is a big part of what makes hummus hummus. From what I understand, it can be replaced by a small amount of peanutbutter with a little extra oil.
hey Kay! where do you get “tahin” from in NL? toko? thanks!
I am so going to make this. I have been on a Leptin Diet lately and can only eat certain things. Hummus is on my menu as a condiment. Nice thing about making it yourself is you know there is nothing “extra” in it :D.
I made this last night and it was fantastic! You never disappoint. Thanks for sharing this recipe. :) Everybody make it!!!
add 2 spoon of yogurt , it will test so much better believe me