Best Moroccan Hummus Recipes

MOROCCAN CARROT HUMMUS DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pine nuts on one side of a baking sheet and the cumin seeds on the other side, not mixing the two together. Toast the nuts and spices until fragrant and browning in spots, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let cool.
• Cut the tops off the carrots and reserve. Peel the carrots and chop them into 1-inch pieces.
• Fill a medium wide-mouthed pot with 2 inches of water. Set a collapsible steamer basket insert into the pot, then bring to a simmer over high heat. Put the carrots in the steamer basket and cook, covered, until the largest pieces are tender when pierced with a knife, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Puree the carrots and chickpeas with a food processor until blended. Add the orange juice, tahini, reserved cumin seeds and 2 teaspoons salt and continue to process until the mixture is smooth and light and very well blended, about 5 minutes, scraping down the bowl as necessary. Transfer the carrot hummus to a medium bowl and reserve.
• Pick 1/2 cup packed leaves off of the stems of the carrot tops and reserve. Discard the stems. Pulse the garlic and all but 1 teaspoon of the pine nuts in a food processor until coarsely ground. Add the carrot top leaves, mint, 1/4 teaspoon salt and all but 1/4 teaspoon of the orange zest and pulse until finely chopped. With the processor on, slowly drizzle in the oil and process until blended well.
• Spread half of the carrot hummus in the bottom of a medium glass serving bowl. Spread 1/2 cup Greek yogurt on top. Spread the remaining carrot hummus over that. Spread the pesto into a wide circle in the center and drop a dollop of the remaining 1/4 cup yogurt in the center of the pesto. Sprinkle with the remaining teaspoon pine nuts and 1/4 teaspoon orange zest. Serve with toasted pita triangles.

HASA AL HUMMUS -- MOROCCAN CHICKPEA SOUP

Steps:

• In a soup pot combine the chickpeas and water and bring to a rolling boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium and cook 1 hour.
• While the beans are cooking, heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the onions, garlic, and hot pepper (we use a small straight pickled hot pepper from a jar) until they barely take on color; very slightly browned.
• Add the mixture and the remainder of the ingredients to the soup pot and simmer 1 hour or until the chickpeas are soft. You don't want a "bite" to the chickpeas but firm and creamy.
• NB: The preparation time does not include soaking the chickpeas.

MOROCCAN HUMMUS

Steps:

• Heat a large frying pan over medium. Add oil, then onion. Cook until onion is soft, about 3 minute Add garlic and spices. Continue stirring until fragrant, 2 more minute Stir in tomato paste and chickpeas.
• Puree chickpea mixture with yogurt and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth.
• Fill 8 250-mL Mason jars with about 1/4 cup dip each. Insert strips of fresh vegetables into the dip.

MOROCCAN-SPICED ROASTED CARROT HUMMUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss the chopped carrots and whole garlic cloves with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Scatter evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment and roast in the oven until the carrots are tender and lightly browned, 18 to 20 minutes.
• In the bowl of a food processor, combine roasted carrots, roasted garlic, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, water and all of the spices. With the motor running drizzle in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Whirl away until smooth, scraping the sides down as necessary. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. If the hummus is too thick, add a little more water or oil and process until desired consistency is achieved.

MOROCCAN HONEY HUMMUS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except for cilantro or parsley in a food processor and process until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Like all hummus, this can be stored in the refrigerator. However, this is best served at room temperature so make sure to take it out a little while before serving.
• Serve garnished with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro.

MOROCCAN SPICED HONEY HUMMUS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except for cilantro or parsley in a food processor and process until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste. Like all hummus, this can be stored in the refrigerator. However, this is best served at room temperature so make sure to take it out a little while before serving. Serve garnished with fresh chopped parsley or cilantro.

MOROCCAN SPICED HUMMUS WITH HONEY

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except for cilantro or parsley in a food processor and process until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste.
• If starting with plain hummus, omit tahini and chickpeas and adjust seasonings to taste.

MOROCCAN VEGETABLE-TOPPED HUMMUS

Steps:

• Combine chick-peas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cummin and salt in a food processor, and process until smooth.
• Combine tomato, green onions and parsley in a small bowl.
• Place chick-pea mixture in mediums serving bowl; spoon tomato mixture evenly over top.
• Serve with wedges of pita bread or assorted crackers.

MOROCCAN-SPICED ROASTED CARROT HUMMUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss the chopped carrots and whole garlic cloves with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Scatter evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment and roast in the oven until the carrots are tender and lightly browned, 18 to 20 minutes. Toss carrots halfway through cooking. Once cool enough to handle, squeeze the garlic cloves out of their peels. In the bowl of a food processor, combine roasted carrots, roasted garlic, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, water and all of the spices. With the motor running drizzle in the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Whirl away until smooth, scraping the sides down as necessary. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. If the hummus is too thick, add a little more water or oil and process until desired consistency is achieved. Serve with minced cilantro and your favorite veggies and crackers.

MOROCCAN HUMMUS

Steps:

• Begin by infusing the oil with the garlic. Heat the olive oil in a small frying pan over medium-low heat. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and allow to cook until the garlic turns a warm, golden brown. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• Into your food processor, add the cooked chickpeas, lemon juice, cumin, turmeric, paprika, salt and pepper, and garlic-infused olive oil. Blend for 30 seconds. Add the water and blend until the hummus reaches your desired consistency (I used 1/4 cup water for a more thick and dry hummus).
• Serve with a sprinkle of paprika and some crispy baked pita chips, as a spread on a sandwich, or simply grab a spoon and dig in!