Does anyone know what hummus is?

Answer 1

Only one of the most delicious things to eat! It is chick peas blended with sesame paste (tahini), garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Add a little cumin, too. Delicious with pita bread or veggies.

Answer 2

Hummus or more precisely hummus bi tahini (Arabic: حُمُّص‎; Armenian Õ°Õ¡Õ´Õ¸Õ½ hamos; also spelled houmous, hommus, hummous or humus) is a dip made of ground chickpeas, tahini (sesame seed paste), lemon juice, and garlic, and often olive oil and paprika.

In Arabic the word hummus is used to describe the dish or just chickpeas on their own. The full name of the dish is Arabic: حُمُّص بطحينة‎ hummus bi tahina 'chickpeas with tahini'.

Hummus is popular in various local forms throughout the Middle Eastern world. While it is served in Greek restaurants in some parts of the world, hummus is a Levantine Arab dish.

Hummus is often garnished with parsley, paprika, pine nuts, tomatoes, cucumber, thinly-sliced onions, mushrooms, or more chickpeas, and then drizzled with olive oil before serving. Hummus is traditionally scooped up with flatbread (such as pita), but is increasingly popular as a dip for tortilla chips in non-Middle Eastern countries. Popular variations of Hummus include: hummus ful (pronounced /fuːl/), which is hummus topped with a paste made from fava beans boiled until soft and then crushed into a mush; hummus masubha/mashawsha, a mixture of hummus paste, warm chickpeas and tahina; and hummus mahluta, which is hummus paste covered with a combination of ful paste and warm chick peas. Hummus is also used as an appetizer dish to accompany main courses, as part of a meze, and as a dressing for falafel, Israeli salad, grilled chicken, and eggplant. The dish is very popular throughout the Middle East among all population groups.

Hummus is relatively cheap to make with either dried or canned chickpeas. The cooked or canned chickpeas are ground using a mortar and pestle, potato masher, or food processor, with olive oil, lemon juice, and tahini. Blenders are sometimes used, though they cannot produce the traditional thick consistency; hand blenders are better. A bit of the water in which the chickpeas were boiled may be added to reach the desired consistency. Garlic, salt, parsley, onions, cumin, and/or chili powder may be added. For a softer texture, the skins can be removed from the chickpeas by using a strainer. Ideally, hummus should not be refrigerated and should be eaten within an hour or two of making.

Hummus is a nutritious food, containing a large amount of protein, dietary fiber, iron, and (depending on the recipe) varying amounts of monounsaturated fat; it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Answer 3

It is a dip made of a chickpeas, tahini (sesame paste - peanut butter is sometimes substituted for the peanut butter), garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and salt. Sometimes, other things like roasted peppers or olives are added. It can be chunky or smooth. Sometimes other types of beans (like black beans) are substituted for the chickpeas.

Recipe:
1 can of chickpeas - well drained
1 T tahini or peanut butter
1 clove garlic
juice of 1 lemon
1-2 T olive oil (or more depending on how smooth you want the hummus)
salt (and pepper if you like) to taste.

Put everything except olive oil in food processor (or bowl if you want to mash by hand - will be chunky). Process a few seconds and then drizzle in olive oil until it is the consistency you want. Season to taste.

Serve with pita wedges and veggies - Yummy! Also a great spread on onion bagels!

Answer 4

Yes... It's a terrific spread/dip! Here's a quick, easy, and delicious hummus recipe from a Weight Watcher's cookbook:

ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS
Spread/Dip

15 oz can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1/2 cup drained roasted red peppers packed in water (half of a 12 oz jar) or one large sweet red pepper roasted in the oven
1 tsp. dry parsley flakes (or 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley)
2-3 tbsp. lemon juice
2-3 tsp. tahini (sesame paste) (optional)
1 small clove garlic, chopped
About 2 tbsp. sugar
A little plain yogurt (about 2-3 Tbsp) or nonfat sour cream

Blend all ingredients in food processor until pureed and fairly smooth. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. (Or can eat right away.) Serve on crackers or toast, or with vegetable sticks.

Tip: To roast bell pepper, preheat broiler. Line baking sheet with foil; place pepper on baking sheet. Broil 4-6” from heat, turning frequently with tongs until skin is lightly charred on all sides, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper bag; fold bag closed and let steam 10 minutes. Peel and seed pepper over sink to drain juices.

Answer 5

Yes hummus is garbonzo beans. It's excellent and a good substitute for cheese and fattening dips.

Answer 6

I believe hummus is chickpeas smashed and mushed together. Makes a great sandwich. Enjoy!

Answer 7

I am eating some homemade right now. Its a yummy bean dip made from chick peas (garbonzo beans) tahinni (sesame paste) lemon juice, olive oil, and sometimes roasted red peppers and onions. Great with raw veggies

Answer 8

A delicious pate made from chickpeas, olive oil and garlic. Serve in pitta breads with salad!! Yummy!!

Answer 9

Purreed chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), tahini (aka sesame seed paste), lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, & seasonings. For real recipes just internet search "hummus recipes" and you'll get lots.

Answer 10

Mostly chick peas (garbonzo beans). It is very good with pita bread, pita chips, and bagel crisps.

My favorite brand is Athenos.