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Hummus Bi Tahina (Turkish Hummus)

Hummus Bi Tahina (Turkish Hummus) Recipe

We travel to Turkey every year in April for a holiday. This recipe is as close as we can get to the hummus we enjoy each year during our stay there.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Turkish
Calories 374.5 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g chickpeas, precooked
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 3 whole lemons, juice of
  • 100 ml olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • salt & fresh ground pepper

GARINISHES

  • olive oil
  • ground red chili pepper
  • parsley, Fresh Chopped

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients (except those for garinsh) in a blender or food processor.
  • Blend into a smooth, creamy paste.
  • Taste and add more lemon juice or salt to suit your taste.
  • It should be the creamy consistency of mashed potatoes.
  • Thin with additional lemon juice, chick pea liquid or water if necessary.
  • Scrape into an attractive looking bowl.
  • Drizzle oil over the surface in a decorative pattern and sprinkle with ground chili pepper and freshly chopped parsley.
  • Serve with wedges of pita bread and raw vegetables.

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Nutrition

Serving: 129gCalories: 374.5kcalCarbohydrates: 19.5gProtein: 6.2gFat: 31.9gSaturated Fat: 4.4gSodium: 165.3mgFiber: 4.2gSugar: 0.9g
Keyword < 30 Mins, Asian, Beans, Brunch, Lunch, Middle Eastern, Spreads, Spring, Summer, Turkish
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