Lemon Garlic Hummus: Secret Recipe Club
Hummus is something I only recently became obsessed with. For the longest time I thought it looked kind of gross and mushy. I couldn’t imagine that it would taste good on or in anything. I can’t remember exactly when I tried it. I think it was in a wrap, cleverly disguised among the rest of the ingredients. Realizing that it wasn’t as nasty as I thought it would be, I decided to do a dip test. Now, I dip so much stuff into a bowl of hummus that my dipper serves solely as a vehicle to the hummus.
This month, through the Secret Recipe Club, I was assigned the blog The Tasty Cheapskate. I was immediately intrigued by her Cheap Eat Challenge. The goal was to feed her family on $6.00 a day. One of the recipes she featured in this series was her Lemon Garlic Hummus. Knowing that I did not have to run out to buy an extensive amount of ingredients was a real treat. I also got the chance to make one of my favorite appetizers. Score!
I made a double batch because I knew the first batch would be gone before the photos were even processed. I know that hummus is healthy when made with the right ingredients but the mass quantities that I consume are certainly not what one would consider a normal serving.
This recipe is incredibly easy. It’s definitely going into my rotation. Enjoy!
Lemon Garlic Hummus from The Tasty Cheapskate
Lemon Garlic Hummus: The Tasty Cheapskate
Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: N/A
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 can chick peas, drained and rinsed (or about 1 1/2 C rehydrated chick peas)
3 Tbsp lemon juice
2-3 Tbsp sesame tahini
1/4 C olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp saltDirections:
Blend it all up in a blender or food processor. Serve on crackers or cut vegetables.
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Debbi Does Dinner Healthy — February 13, 2012 @ 12:47 PM
Hummus is my FAVORITE! This looks delicious, I want it for lunch!
Judee @ gluten Free A-Z — February 13, 2012 @ 1:00 PM
Your pictures are fabulous ! we are huge lemon lovers so this could be a perfect hummus for us to try. I’m new to group B, so its nice to meet you and your blog!
Vivian thiele — February 13, 2012 @ 1:13 PM
Love, love, love hummus! Great SRC Choice! I may have to steal this one!
dan — February 13, 2012 @ 1:20 PM
I agree with Judee: the picture looks fabulous. I can tell by the colouring that the tehina emulsified properly and it’s super-creamy.
Corina — February 13, 2012 @ 1:48 PM
I love making hummus too. I make it with those exact ingredients but also like to add a little cumin and cayenne pepper. Delicious!
Jeanie — February 13, 2012 @ 1:57 PM
Glad you liked it. i was just looking at some chick peas this morning and thinking I needed to make me some more of that:).
Heather @ Join Us, Pull up a Chair — February 13, 2012 @ 2:00 PM
Looks delish! We’re all big fans of hummus and this would be a nice change from the usual roasted red pepper kind that I make! Great SRC choice!
Lisa — February 13, 2012 @ 2:46 PM
I love hummus, and this version with lemon looks delightful, your photos really jazz it up. Great SRC choice, Wendy!
Lisa~~ — February 13, 2012 @ 3:51 PM
I adore a nice lemony garlic hummus and this looks like a wonderful recipe.
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my Group ‘A’ SRC entry: Crunchy Fudgy Heart Bites
Lisa~~
Cook Lisa Cook
hanzabean — February 13, 2012 @ 4:21 PM
Using dried chickpeas (which you soak overnight and cook yourself) also cuts down on the cost! If I used only one can every time I made hummus I would need to make like… 173 batches. just for myself.
kirstin — February 13, 2012 @ 5:32 PM
I LOVE hummus…can’t wait to try this
Sarah — February 13, 2012 @ 6:26 PM
mmmm, I also eat hummus in a much larger than normal quantity, my fave!
Jeanette — February 13, 2012 @ 7:43 PM
I love hummus as an afternoon snack – I’ll have to kick up the lemon juice next time and make this lemony version.
Fallon — February 13, 2012 @ 9:19 PM
Yum this sounds so good! I love hummus.
Betsy — February 13, 2012 @ 9:56 PM
I loooove hummus, and this sounds like it could be my new favorite! I’ve never tried making it before, but you have inspired me! I’m stopping by from SRC but I’d love if you check our my new site seasonalpotluck.com February is oranges month so if you have any orange recipes, we’d love if you’d link up! http://bit.ly/zDoNfx
Foodiewife — February 13, 2012 @ 10:40 PM
Hummus is so hard to photograph, but you did a great job. The texture looks perfect. I used to hate it, but I’ve recently discovered how good it really is. Great pick for the SRC!
Trisha — February 13, 2012 @ 10:42 PM
I love hummus, it makes an ideal dip for a gathering!
Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! — February 13, 2012 @ 11:15 PM
I’ve made hummus before and didn’t like the result. I think the problem was not using tahini in my recipe, so I think you have a real winner here!
Terra — February 13, 2012 @ 11:20 PM
Looks fantastic! My hubby and I are huge lovers of hummus, we seem to eat it all the time lately:-) I love how it is good in anything:-) Love your recipe! Hugs, Terra
Baker Street — February 14, 2012 @ 5:32 AM
I love homemade hummus! Yours has the perfect texture.
colleen — February 14, 2012 @ 8:29 AM
I love hummus and just started making it myself. I’ll definitely be pinning this recipe.
Maureen — February 14, 2012 @ 9:33 AM
We go through a bucket of hummus every week and I rarely make my own and it’s so simple to make. You’ve inspired me to be better.
Angie @ Bigbearswife — February 15, 2012 @ 9:53 AM
I love hummus but I’ve never tried to make it! Great Secret Recipe Club Recipe
claire @ the realistic nutritionist — February 15, 2012 @ 1:21 PM
I love the flavor combinations here, this looks perfect!
Jayasri — February 16, 2012 @ 11:52 AM
Lovely flavoured Hummus, i have never posted an Hummus recipe till now
, I have made Hummus with garlic and a bit of ginger and chilli 
.., lovely recipe and a good click, do visit me when you have time it’s lovely to be with you on SRC
Suzanne — February 16, 2012 @ 6:55 PM
This is going to make me break down and make hummus. Good grief this looks fabulous! Great SRC pick and outstanding pictures!
kita — February 17, 2012 @ 6:25 PM
Hummus is my version of crack. I start and can’t stop. Before I know it, it’s three am and I am headed to the market for more pretzels or something to dip into it.
Margherita — February 27, 2012 @ 10:25 AM
Was looking for a hummus recipe with a twist…guess I just found it! This looks incredible.
Gonna try this tonight for sure!
Love&Light
Margherita