I’m not vegan, or even vegetarian, but I aim for 70-80% of what I eat to be plant-based. I just feel better that way. So foods that have been around for generations and are already plant-based are worth memorizing, because they’re usually simple to make and super tasty.
Enter hummus. It’s a favorite around here, and I’ve been working through several recipes and iterations before finding one that hits that sweet spot between simple and delicious. Way better than anything you’d buy from the store, and cheaper to boot.
I think it’s also worth mentioning, hummus isn’t just a dip. That’s what it’s known for, but you can use it in so many ways and once you know how to make it you’ll find more uses for it every day. Check out the video below for some of my favorites.
Creamy, Classic, 5 Minute Hummus
Ingredients:
- 2 15oz cans garbonzo beans drained, liquid reserved
- 1-1 1/3 cup reserved bean liquid called aquafaba
- 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh squeezed
- 1 cup tahini
- TT salt
Directions:
- Combine all ingredients into a food processor and blitz for 1 minute. Taste, adjust seasoning, and blitz for 2 more minutes.
This is a random question but where are the salt jar and wooden pedestal from? Love them! Thank you :)
Salt cellar is from Amazon from like 5 years ago and no longer sold, and the pedestal is from Target a couple years ago, but here’s a post where we share a bunch of great options.
Looks great! Sometimes, I add paprika to the top of my hummus when I’m putting it out. It gives it a nice kick and some depth!
Did you do anything to the asparagus before putting it out? I’ve never seen asparagus as crudite (not at all sure I’m using that word correctly!)
Parboiled for 1 minute then shocked in ice water! Pat dry and serve cold. So good!
I just had to google “garbanzo beans” had no idea that was a chickpea lol :) This is super similar to the recipe I make and its soooo good!!
This looks delicious, especially all vegetables!
Do you get the arugula at grocery store or farmer market? It just looks so fresh.
Last, Love the instrumentals in video. Do you know source? Thanks,
The music is from MusicBed! We have a subscription there. I buy my arugula just from the grocery store. :)