Best Mediterranean Chickpea Hummus Recipes

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21 MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA RECIPES THAT ARE NOT HUMMUS: HOW TO COOK CHICKPEAS



21 Mediterranean Chickpea Recipes that are NOT hummus: How to cook chickpeas image

Once you learn how to cook chickpeas on the stovetop, you can store them in the fridge for up to 5 days to use in any of my Mediterranean chickpea recipes!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound dry chickpeas, (approximately 2 cups dry chickpeas)
½ to 1 teaspoon baking soda, (depending on the cooking mehtod)
water
Kosher salt
1 to 2 bay leaves
2 garlic cloves. (lightly smashed)

Steps:

  • Soak the chickpeas. You can either soak them overnight or try the quick soaking method. To soak overnight, put the chickpeas in a large bowl and add plenty of water to cover the chickpeas by a good 3 inches. Set aside for 24 hours. For the quick soak method, put the chickpeas in a pot and add 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minute. Turn the heat off, cover and let the chickpeas soak for 1 hour. Drain.
  • Stovetop Method. In a large cooking pot, put the chickpeas and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Cook over medium-high heat, tossing constantly for about 3 to 4 minutes. Add 7 cups of water to cover the beans by several inches. Season with a big pinch of kosher salt (about 1 teaspoon or more if you like). Add the bay leaf and garlic. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat down and simmer, skimming off any foam or skins that float to the top. Chickpeas will cook anywhere from 40 minutes to 1 ½ hour or until tender (cooking time will vary depending on the type and freshness of the chickpeas).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.4 kcal, Carbohydrate 23.1 g, Protein 7.3 g, Fat 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 54.8 mg, Fiber 6.6 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKPEA HUMMUS



Mediterranean Chickpea Hummus image

The ultimate Hummus dip no one can resist! There won't be anything left in the bowl by the end of the evening.

Provided by rainna

Categories     Moroccan

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 -5 cloves garlic
1 can chickpeas
1/4 cup tahini paste (sesame paste)
3 -4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 -4 tablespoons lemons, juice of (start with 3tbs first, if you like it a little more tart, add another spoon)
3/4 tablespoon soya sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less to suit taste buds)
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Blend garlic first.
  • Add chickpeas, pulse for a few times at first, then puree, adding tahini paste through the feeder.
  • Add in olive oil, lemon juice, soya sauce.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then add salt, cumin, coriander, cayenne, lemon juice and water.
  • Blend to a smooth paste.
  • Transfer to a bowl, and garnish with some chopped parsley and cilantro leaves.

MEDITERRANEAN SMASHED CHICKPEAS



Mediterranean Smashed Chickpeas image

You smash half the chickpeas in this recipe to make a spread, sort of a warm rustic hummus enhanced with garlic cumin and hot pepper, along with a liberal drizzle of olive oil. You can use either freshly cooked dried beans or canned chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans), though freshly cooked is always preferable. Tuck some into a pita for a vegetarian sandwich or serve as a dip to eat with bread and olives; a dollop of minty yogurt and a drizzle of tahini sauce make nice additions.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     quick, condiments, dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield About 3 1/2 cups chickpea spread

Number Of Ingredients 12

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
Salt and pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground toasted cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup finely diced celery
4 cups chickpeas (garbanzo beans), cooked or canned
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and quartered (optional)
Minted yogurt (optional), see notes
Tahini sauce (optional), see notes

Steps:

  • Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and cook gently until softened, about 10 minutes. Raise heat to medium-high. Add garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes and celery. Stir to combine let sizzle without browning for 1 minute.
  • Add chickpeas and let them heat through. With a potato masher or wooden spoon, crush about half the beans. Stir well, taste and adjust seasoning. Add 1/2 cup water (or bean cooking liquid if you have it) and let mixture simmer briskly for a minute or two. Stir in lemon juice and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Serve warm in pita or as a dip or side dish. Garnish with quartered eggs, accompanied by minted yogurt and tahini sauce, if desired.

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