Best Barefoot Contessas Hummus Recipes

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HUMMUS



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For a quick dip, make Ina Garten's Hummus recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network; use tahini, garlic and lemon juice to brighten up canned chickpeas.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield about 2 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 garlic cloves
2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
2 tablespoons water or liquid from the chickpeas
8 dashes hot sauce

Steps:

  • Turn on the food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop the garlic down the feed tube; process until it's minced. Add the rest of the ingredients to the food processor and process until the hummus is coarsely pureed. Taste, for seasoning, and serve chilled or at room temperature.

TUNA AND HUMMUS SANDWICHES



Tuna and Hummus Sandwiches image

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 3h25m

Yield 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 18

14 ounces jarred or canned Italian tuna in olive oil14 ounces jarred or canned Italian tuna in olive oil
1/4 cup minced celery
2 tablespoons minced yellow onion
2 tablespoons minced cornichons
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons good mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sourdough bread, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
Hummus, store-bought or homemade (recipe follows)
Fresh radishes, sliced
2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved (15.5-ounce can)
1/3 cup tahini or sesame paste
4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
8 dashes hot sauce, such as Tabasco
2 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • Drain the oil from the tuna, reserving the oil. Place the tuna in a mixing bowl and flake it with a fork. Add the celery, onion, cornichons, lemon juice, mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of the reserved oil, the mustard, salt, and pepper and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Toast the bread and spread each slice with a layer of hummus. Spread the tuna salad on each piece of bread, garnish with slices of radish, and serve immediately.
  • For the Hummus:
  • Place the chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of the reserved liquid, the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until coarsely pureed. The hummus should be moist and thick; add more lemon juice or reserved chickpea liquid to thin, if necessary. Cover and refrigerate for several hours for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings. Yield: 2 cups.

ISRAELI VEGETABLE SALAD



Israeli Vegetable Salad image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (1 pound 13-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup tahini (ground sesame paste)
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (4 to 6 lemons), divided
3 tablespoons chopped garlic (9 cloves)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Sriracha
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large hothouse cucumber, unpeeled, halved, seeded, and 1/2-inch diced
2 cups heirloom cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
1 cup (1/2-inch-diced) Holland red bell pepper (1 large)
3/4 cup (1/4-inch-diced) red onion
1/2 cup julienned fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Toasted pita bread, for serving

Steps:

  • For the hummus, place the chickpeas, tahini, 3/4 cup of the lemon juice, the garlic, cumin, Sriracha, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until the mixture is completely smooth. If the hummus is too thick, add a few tablespoons of warm water until it is creamy but still thick and spreadable.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion. Add 1/3 cup olive oil, the remaining 1/4 cup lemon juice, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper and combine.
  • Spoon the hummus onto a large (12-by-16-inch) serving platter, spreading it out with a raised edge. With a slotted spoon, mound the vegetable salad on the hummus, leaving the edges of the hummus visible. Sprinkle the vegetables and hummus with the mint and extra salt. Drizzle with olive oil and serve at room temperature with pita bread.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH HUMMUS



Butternut Squash Hummus image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 pounds butternut squash, peeled and 1-inch-diced
3 tablespoons good olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 (15.5-ounce) can chickpeas (2 cups), drained with liquid reserved
1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (2 lemons)
4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
1 teaspoon Sriracha
Pure Grade A maple syrup, for serving (optional)
Toasted pita bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Place the butternut squash on a sheet pan and drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the cinnamon, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Toss with your hands and spread the squash out in one layer on the pan. Roast for 25 minutes, until tender, and set aside for 15 minutes to cool.
  • Reserve 1/4 cup of squash for the garnish and transfer the rest to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Add the chickpeas, yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, Sriracha, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and pulse until coarsely processed but not pureed. Add 1/4 cup of the reserved chickpea liquid and pulse a few times to combine. If the hummus is too thick, add more liquid a few tablespoons at a time. Taste for seasonings, transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with the reserved butternut squash, drizzle with maple syrup, if desired, and serve at room temperature with toasted pita bread.

SWEET RED PEPPER HUMMUS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (29-ounce) can chickpeas, drained (3 cups)
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
1/2 cup sesame tahini
2 tablespoons chopped garlic (6 cloves)
1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha
1/2 cup roasted red bell peppers
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Good olive oil
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, for serving
Toasted pita triangles and fresh vegetables, for serving

Steps:

  • Place the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, Sriracha, roasted red peppers, 4 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until the mixture is coarsely pureed. Taste for seasonings, and transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with toasted pine nuts, and serve cold or at room temperature with pita triangles and vegetables.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S HUMMUS



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SO many good hummus recipes--here is another! Note: lemons at room temperature produce more juice than cold lemons!

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Lemon

Time 7m

Yield 2 cups, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups canned chick-peas, drained, liquid reserved
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)
6 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice (approx 2 lemons)
2 tablespoons water (or liquid from the chickpeas)
8 dashes Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade and process until hummus is coarsely pureed.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.8, Fat 3.7, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 344.1, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 3.3

SPICY HUMMUS



Spicy Hummus image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups canned chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved (15.5-ounce can)
1/3 cup tahini or sesame paste
4 teaspoons minced garlic (4 cloves)
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (3 lemons)
8 dashes Tabasco sauce
2 teaspoons kosher salt
Sriracha, to taste
3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Good olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of the reserved liquid, the tahini, garlic, lemon juice, Tabasco, and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until coarsely pureed. The hummus should be moist and thick; add more lemon juice or reserved chickpea liquid to thin, if necessary. Cover and refrigerate for several hours for the flavors to blend. Taste for seasonings. Place the hummus in a serving bowl and drizzle Sriracha over the top. Sprinkle with the pine nuts and a drizzle of olive oil.

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