Traditional Middle Eastern Chickpea Hummus (Chummus)
Traditional Middle Eastern Chickpea Hummus (Chummus) is ultra-creamy with a nutty tahini backbone, bright lemon, and a gentle warmth from cumin. Using soaked dried chickpeas creates a silky texture that’s perfect for dipping warm pita or spreading in mezze platters. Serve it freshly made, swirled into a bowl and finished with a lush drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Traditional Middle Eastern Chickpea Hummus (Chummus), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 64 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 85
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the garbanzo beans and place them in a pot. Add enough water to cover by at least 1 inch. Add baking soda, if using. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium heat until the beans are very soft, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- 2
Drain the beans, reserving some of the cooking water for later. Set aside a small handful of whole beans for garnish. Transfer the rest to a blender or, if using a hand blender, to a large bowl. Blend until smooth, gradually adding 1/2 cup of olive oil. Add some of the reserved water if needed to help it blend. Add the tahini and blend in along with the lemon juice. Blend in the garlic, cumin, and salt.
- 3
Spread the hummus into a flat serving dish and garnish with the reserved beans and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Calories 333.86 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 7.11 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 18.22 g 7%
- Total Fat 26.17 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 3.36 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 49.75 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 5.47 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 0.63 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 129.56 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 3.13 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 140.66 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.49 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Traditional Middle Eastern Chickpea Hummus (Chummus) is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baking Soda, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garbanzo Beans, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 333.86 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Traditional Middle Eastern Chickpea Hummus (Chummus) made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Soda, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garbanzo Beans, Garlic, Ground Cumin. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Traditional Middle Eastern Chickpea Hummus (Chummus)?
- About 2 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 333.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Traditional Middle Eastern Chickpea Hummus (Chummus) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Traditional Middle Eastern Chickpea Hummus (Chummus) healthy?
- Traditional Middle Eastern Chickpea Hummus (Chummus) has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 333.86 calories and 7.11 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.36 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Sesame and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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