My Favorite Hummus!

27 Apr

Hey my Chocolate Chip Cookies! :)

I’m so glad that you enjoyed my Part 2 of My Life! :) Thank you for all of your sweet comments and for always being so kind and thoughtful! You guys have changed me for the better. :)  YOU are the best readers anyone could ever ask for! :) THANK YOU! :)  

What do you think of when you eat Hummus?

When I eat hummus, I think of my childhood.

When we lived in Turkey, my mom would get little me a bowl of hummus and a big chunk of bread. I would then, very meticulously, tear off a piece of bread, dip it gently into my hummus, and proceed to devour it. :) I was very particular in the way I did it. :)

This is my and my family’s favorite hummus. :) I always like homemade better than any hummus from the store. There’s something about making it yourself–the love you put into it– that just makes it taste better! :D

After I made this, I stuck it in the fridge for later.

I had some for lunch.

As I am finishing my lunch, my dad walks in and says, “What’s this?”

“Hummus! :) “

“Where’d you get it?”

“I made it.”

He tastes it….”THIS IS SO GOOD!!! Why didn’t I know you had some?!”

“I just made it.”

“Well, next time, make sure I know about it. ;) “

Haha, I love you Daddy. :)

Kat’s YUBBY DUBBY Hummus!

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notes: Vegan, Gluten Free, Soy Free, Sugar Free, and absolutely DELICIOUS! :D I love to eat it with fresh vegetables, whole-grain bread, whole-grain flat-outs, etc! :)

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Chickpeas, prepared and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup Tahini
  • 1 TB Olive oil
  • 2 1/2 TB lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • pinch of pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red cayenne pepper (optional, but gives it a nice KICK!)

Directions

Add all ingredients, except the chickpeas, into your blender (I used my trusty BlendTec).

Blend for about 5 seconds, or until it is all combined.

Add the chickpeas.

Blend on high until it’s creamy (about 10-15 seconds). You may have to scrape the sides a couple of times.

Tear off a piece of bread, dip it in, and ENJOY! ;)

Or store it in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for later. I like to eat it after it has chilled in the fridge for a little while.

 

How do you like to eat hummus? I REALLY like it with my Homemade Bread!

What food brings back memories for you? Hummus for me!

What do you call your parents? I have called my parents Mommy and Daddy since my childhood, and that’s what I still call them. :) While we lived in England (I was a little girl), I even corrected one of my teachers on her spelling. She had written M-U-M on the board. I raised my hand and said “That’s not how you spell it!” She then responded, “Well then, how do you spell it? :)” I then strutted up to the board and wrote the following: M-O-M-M-Y. :) She has been and will forever be M-O-M-M-Y to me. :)

xoxox

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85 Responses to “My Favorite Hummus!”

  1. spoonfulofsugarfree April 27, 2011 at 8:15 am #

    Awww :) How cute :) I had no idea you have lived in so many places! That’s awesome! Where have you lived?

    Reply
    • katshealthcorner May 4, 2011 at 8:31 pm #

      I’ve lived in England, Turkey, Germany, and now the States! :)  

      Reply
  2. leashieloo April 27, 2011 at 8:20 am #

    Totally LOLing about your younger self correcting the teacher. The hummus looks excelente!

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  3. fitchocoholic April 27, 2011 at 8:24 am #

    I’m actually the only one in the family who likes hummus….I’d loove to try out your recipe, though! :D

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  4. keepnthefaith April 27, 2011 at 8:26 am #

    Haha your daddy is so funny! Thats awesome that you all like hummus. I dont think my dad even knows what it is! lol I call my mom either mom or mama, and dad is always daddy, no matter what. Im 22 and married and still a daddys girl. I ALWAYS will be :)

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  5. Alison April 27, 2011 at 8:28 am #

    That looks great! Thanks for sharing the recipe and story behind it.

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  6. paijery April 27, 2011 at 8:30 am #

    I am totally obsessed with the hum! I love to dip my veggies in!!
    Love the story about you correcting the teacher! Too cute :) I just call my parents mom and dad.

    Reply
  7. StuckOutsideTheBox April 27, 2011 at 9:45 am #

    I have never ever tasted hummus! I call my parents mommy and daddy :)

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    • katshealthcorner May 4, 2011 at 8:24 pm #

      You’ve never had hummus?! Girl, you have got to try this! I know you would LOVE IT! :)

      Reply
  8. Jenny April 27, 2011 at 9:49 am #

    I’ve never made hummus before but one time my bf tried making falafels which were a fail but the leftovers were used up as hummus haha :D

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  9. applesnoats April 27, 2011 at 9:51 am #

    aww loved the story about “mum” your too cute!!!
    i normally call my mom “momma” and my dad “padre”
    not sure why on that last one haha
    your hummus looks super good!

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    • katshealthcorner May 4, 2011 at 8:21 pm #

      I sometimes call my mom and dad “madre” and “padre” too! :) It’s usually after my Spanish Class. :)

      Reply
  10. Emily Elizabeth @ Kisses for Breakfast April 27, 2011 at 10:00 am #

    Your posts always make me smile. :)

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  11. Alicia@ eco friendly homemaking April 27, 2011 at 10:49 am #

    Oh I love hummus! I just started making our own a few months ago and you are so right it tastes so much better than any you can buy. The only one I have made so far has been a spinach hummus. I am really excited to try your recipe. It looks so good. I am having an all natural organic giveaway on my blog and if you haven’t already I would love for you to enter.

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    • katshealthcorner May 4, 2011 at 8:12 pm #

      I’ve never tried spinach hummus before. It sounds SO good!!!   You should give it a try!!! I know you would love it! :)

      Reply
  12. Sophia @ Raven Waves April 27, 2011 at 11:21 am #

    I absolutely love hummus! Such a great dip! I usually buy roasted red pepper hummus and I’m obsessed!

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    • katshealthcorner May 3, 2011 at 4:18 pm #

      I don’t think I have ever tried Hummus with Roasted Red Peppers. :) I should try that! :D

      Reply
  13. movesnmunchies April 27, 2011 at 12:17 pm #

    im eating hummus RIGHT NOW! ahhaha love it! nice recipe- i will try this one next time cuz the one i have now is.. blech!

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  14. Lenna April 27, 2011 at 1:06 pm #

    The hummus looks soo good, I need to buy some chickpeas tomorrow and try to replicate:) I love hummus with carrot and celery sticks and also when I make savoury oatmeal (which is not that often since I love my sweet morning treat, but sometimes savoury is better:), I put a spoon of hummus in it.

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    • katshealthcorner May 3, 2011 at 4:13 pm #

      Hmmm. I’ve never tried Hummus with Oatmeal. :) I bet it tastes good though! :)

      Reply
  15. emily (a nutritionist eats) April 27, 2011 at 1:21 pm #

    My fiance and I can’t even eat store-bought hummus anymore! Which is sometimes a little annoying when I don’t feel like making it! :)

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  16. pawsitivelife April 27, 2011 at 1:45 pm #

    I love Hummus and I often thought of making it but as always never got around to it. thanksfor the inspiration. certainly looks doable

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    • katshealthcorner May 3, 2011 at 4:11 pm #

      I’m glad I inspired you to make some!! I know you wouldn’t regret it if you made some! :)

      Reply
  17. Tara April 27, 2011 at 4:32 pm #

    I love hummus and cheese sandwiches. They’re so delicious! Sometimes I grill it and the hummus gets warm and the cheese gets melty.. soo good!!
    I usually call my parents mom and dad, but when I want their attention I use their first names. They don’t mind because they’re super laid back, but I know parents that would be furious if their child did that!

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    • katshealthcorner May 3, 2011 at 4:10 pm #

      I’ve never tried Hummus and Cheese together on a sandwich. Does it taste like a Grilled Cheese Sandwich?

      Reply
  18. Kaila @healthyhelperblog! April 27, 2011 at 5:07 pm #

    Awwww how cute is your dad!!!! You’re right….homemade humus is the best! It’s always so much more flavorful and I like that you can put that ratios of ingredients you want in it….store humus is sometimes toooo salty!
    Haha…I am boring, I just call my parents mom and dad!

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    • katshealthcorner May 3, 2011 at 4:09 pm #

      I don’t think calling your parents Mom and Dad is boring! It’s just preference. :)

      Reply
  19. Ally @ Om Nom Ally April 27, 2011 at 7:23 pm #

    I love your hummus recipe, so easy and don’t you just love watching it process away in the blender (possibly while salivating a little). I love to make a hummus with roasted red capsicum; I think I’ll have to make some tonight in honor of your post :D

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  20. beyondbananas April 27, 2011 at 9:01 pm #

    That hummus looks great! I need myself something better then a little magic bullet so I can so some real damage! I call my parents Mom and Dad – it is what I have always called them :)

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    • katshealthcorner May 3, 2011 at 4:06 pm #

      :) After reading this, I’d think I’d be scared if you get something bigger than a Magic Bullet! ;)

      Reply
  21. Alexandra (Veggin' Out in the Kitchen) April 28, 2011 at 6:44 am #

    Haha, that’s the cutest story ever!!! :D My mom has always been mommy to me too :) And I call my dad pa. Yep, it’s from the Little House on the Prairie books – I read them all the time when I was little :)

    Hummus is the BEST!! Especially when it’s like yours :D I love trying different kinds of hummus, and I’m pretty sure I know what my next one will be! ;)

    Have an amazing rest of the week!!!

    <3

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    • katshealthcorner May 3, 2011 at 4:04 pm #

      I’ve read Little House in the Big Woods at least twice, and the Little House on the Praire probably three times! I LOVE THOSE BOOKS! Did you read the whole series? I really need to read the other ones.

      Reply
  22. Rachel (tea and chocolate) April 28, 2011 at 7:45 am #

    Aww cute story! I just call my parents mom and dad, though mommy and daddy might slip in sometimes.

    I love hummus! The “classic” kind is my favorite, so I bet I’d love your recipe. Have you tried mixing in nutritional yeast and a bit of water to make humnut sauce? It’s the best!

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    • katshealthcorner May 3, 2011 at 4:00 pm #

      No, I’ve never done that before. What do you use the Humnut sauce on?

      Reply
  23. Rach @ This Italian Family April 28, 2011 at 10:21 am #

    I love your “m-o-m-m-y” story… how cute! I call my parents “Mom” and “Dad” now, but they were “Mum” and “Da” when I was a teen living in China (or in Chinese: “Mama” and “Baba”).

    I love that you have such great memories of eating hummus as a kiddo in Turkey. How cute!

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  24. Nikki @ The Tolerant Vegan April 28, 2011 at 12:30 pm #

    oooohhhh this looks so good! I eat hummus every day. It is the BEST

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    • katshealthcorner May 3, 2011 at 3:58 pm #

      I so agree with you!!! Hummus is SO good! Since I posted this recipe, I am already on my third batch!!! IT IS SO DELICIOUS! :)

      Reply
  25. Sarena (The Non Dairy Queen) April 28, 2011 at 2:16 pm #

    I never buy store bought hummus. I prefer homemade! I normally make huge batches and it never lasts long here. I call my parents mom and dad. I never did the mommy daddy thing. I think it’s interesting to hear how people refer to their parents. Your hummus sounds perfect!

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    • katshealthcorner May 1, 2011 at 11:01 pm #

      A lot of times they will add “natural flavors,” but what does that really mean? Because they list it under “natural flavors” means they don’t have to list it on the label. So really, you don’t always know what is truly in a food product. That’s another reason I love to make my own hummus — I know EXACTLY what’s in it!

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  26. vegansunshine April 28, 2011 at 2:33 pm #

    I love homemade hummus! We usually add cumin to ours. I also like adding roasted red peppers, so good! Completely different flavor. Also, if for some reason you don’t have enough chickpeas, try using half navy beans, yum!

    Whitney

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    • katshealthcorner May 1, 2011 at 10:56 pm #

      I don’t think I have ever added cumin to my hummus before. I have gotten cumin and cloves mixed up and added it to my oats instead of cloves. I don’t reccommend it. Now I make sure I doulbe check which spices I add just to be safe. :)

      Reply
  27. The Teenage Taste April 28, 2011 at 3:11 pm #

    Haha! That definitely sounds like my Dad and me on a regular basis. He loves when I make something other than baked goods. ;-)
    I call my parents Mom and Dad…boring, I know. Funny story about you correcting your teacher though. I’ve never liked the sound of “Mum.”

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  28. saminacooks April 28, 2011 at 3:53 pm #

    Hummus is one of my favorite treats. Eaten alone or used in place of mayo..its something I love to always have around :)

    I have mentioned you on my blog today. Come check it out!

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    • katshealthcorner May 1, 2011 at 10:53 pm #

      How do you like Hummus compared to Mayo on a sandwich? When I found out milk bothered me, I gave up Mayo and haven’t had it since.   Awwwwhhh, you are so sweet! Thanks! :D  

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  29. Kate (What Kate is Cooking) April 28, 2011 at 4:04 pm #

    That’s such a cute story! My mom was born in England, but even though she has an American accent, she calls my grandma ‘Mum’ :)

    I call my parents either Mom and Dad or Ma and Pops- I have no idea where the second ones came from!

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    • katshealthcorner May 1, 2011 at 10:51 pm #

      Thanks Kate!   I don’t think I have ever called my mom Mum, even while we lived in England. Just thinking about calling her that sounds weird. :)  

      Reply
  30. Caroline April 28, 2011 at 4:19 pm #

    I prefer homemade hummus to store bought as well; I make it all the time. So simple and delicious! My brother is just like your dad when it comes to hummus!

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    • katshealthcorner May 1, 2011 at 10:49 pm #

      YAY FOR HOMEMADE!:D   Haha, sounds like your brother and my dad could be twins! ;)

      Reply
  31. PoweredbyPeanutButter April 28, 2011 at 5:45 pm #

    I love making hummus, yours looks delicious :) I love hummus with pretty much anything, but favourites are definitely with veg dippers or with falafel :)

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    • katshealthcorner May 1, 2011 at 10:47 pm #

      I’ve never tried Hummus with Falafels!! Gosh that sounds good! :D

      Reply
  32. megpinkgiggles April 28, 2011 at 7:55 pm #

    I call my parents Papa Bear and T-rex. I think I am bizarre.

    Reply
  33. Kelsey @ Clean Teen Kelsey April 28, 2011 at 9:56 pm #

    I love love looove homemade hummus! I can’t wait till I finish my Costco tub so I can make some spinach artichoke sundried tomato hummus. :)

    Reply
    • katshealthcorner May 1, 2011 at 10:47 pm #

      Did you make that Balck Bean Hummus that you had on your sandwich on Saturday? It sounded really good! (especially compared to my PB!)

      Reply
  34. time for happiness April 29, 2011 at 7:35 am #

    hey there! I just found your blog and I love it! I am definately going to be reading, I love your hummus recipe and everything you write about. You have such a happy and positive approach, I love it :)
    My blog is private but I do want to add you if you want to read, so i added you as katshealthcorner and it says your added :)
    Look forward to reading more!

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    • katshealthcorner May 1, 2011 at 10:42 pm #

      Awwwhhhhhh!!! Thanks Kimi!!! I’m so glad to meet you! You are such an inspiring person! :)

      Reply
  35. BrittFit April 29, 2011 at 10:15 am #

    homemade hummus is theeeeee best..GLAD EVERYONE ENJOYED IT :)

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  36. Kayla May 1, 2011 at 7:46 am #

    Just a few years ago, I hated hummus! My mom would buy it and I always thought it looked and smelled so weird! But after reading blogs about it, i decided to give it another go, and I loved it! It’s one of my STAPLES now! I have tried making homemade hummus, but store’s is always better. But I’ll try your recipe, I bet it’s delicious!

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    • katshealthcorner May 1, 2011 at 11:49 am #

      You should definitely try this recipe! I know you will absolutely ADORE it! :)

      Reply
  37. Christin@purplebirdblog May 1, 2011 at 10:27 am #

    So sweet about your parents! :)

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  38. Danielle C May 2, 2011 at 6:37 pm #

    Hi Kathleen…I love hummus…we can’t keep enough made over here at this house. Oh…my husband just came up with a new hummus recipe a week or so ago…it is already gone, but when he makes it again, I will have to bring some by your house…it is a Red Bell Pepper BBQ Hummus. Super Yummy!

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    • katshealthcorner May 3, 2011 at 3:29 pm #

      Oh my gosh! Red Bell Pepper BBQ Hummus sounds AMAZING!!! :D I’d love to try some. :)

      Reply
  39. Serena May 23, 2011 at 4:13 pm #

    Hummus looks awesome and jsut in time for summer! It’s so adorable how you corrected your teacher! You lived in so many places, it’s amazing :)

    Reply

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