Quick and Easy Hummus
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Hummus is a traditional Middle-Eastern spread based on chickpeas. It s become very popular around the world, including in American society. This video will be discussed how hummus can be used – in sandwiches, or as a dip.
Transcript: Quick and Easy Hummus
Hi I am Rachel Edelman for about.com food. Today, I am going to show you how to make a great Mediterranean food – hummus. Hummus is a popular spread made from chick peas, and it s really easy to make at home. You can also make many different types ranging from sun dried tomato hummus to black bean hummus. We re going to be making a basic garlic hummus that a great base for any special ingredient you might want to throw in.Narration: To get started, you will need a food processor, spatula, a can of chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, cumin, lemon juice, and crushed red pepper.
Open your can of chickpeas and drain most of the water. Throw them in the food processor and add a drizzle of olive oil.
When you make your own hummus, you can spice it according to your own tastes. Therefore, I am not going to say you must add half a teaspoon of this or that. I am going to throw in a spoonful of garlic…a spoonful of cumin, some lemon juice, and a pinch of crushed red pepper. The pepper is powerful, so just a little bit can go a long way.
Now just turn on the food processor. Every once in a while, you may need to turn it off and mix it with your spoon or spatula. Scrape the sides to make sure it all gets in.
It s important to taste your creation. I think this needs more lemon juice, so I ll just put some more in. Consistency is important. If it s too thick, you can add some more oil.
If you want to add a special ingredient and make a second flavor, take some hummus out and throw your new ingredient in the food processor. I ll add a spoonful of sun-dried tomato spread.
Once you are happy with the consistency and taste, take it out and serve.
Onscreen: Because you can make so many flavors, hummus is an easy and fun snack. It s also a healthy alternative to other dips. Thanks for watching. For more information visit us online at food.about.com.