I’ve seen a lot of hummus recipes and I don’t even think this one is perfect but it’s a fun exploration of texture. An amalgam of Ottolenghi and Alton Brown, I give you a lemony dip for pita, chips, topping potatoes or a salad.

NOTE: Misha Bader pointed out that this dish is called musabaha, or chickpeas with hummus. It can be served warm for breakfast with radishes and soft pita. 

Start with a can of drained and washed chickpeas. If you have the time,  soak a bag over night and slow cook until tender.

Rough chop ½ cup of chick peas with a clove of garlic and set aside. In a food processor, pulse and whirrrrr juice of one lemon (keep the zest!), tahini, the rest of the chick peas, garlic, and drizzle in ¼ cup of olive oil. Keep the machine running and pour in ice cold water until the mixture is smooth but thick enough to run off the back of a spoon like condensed milk. Season with salt as necessary.

In a bowl: Spoon in a bit of liquid chickpea mixture, pile on the chunky chick peas; pour a small outer ring of olive oil, and finish with a sprinkle of parsley, lemon zest, chili powder. 

I think a touch of roasted chickpea husks for crunch might do the trick next time!

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Love this? It's part of a Vegetarian Spanish menu.

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