Hummus Tehina

Authentic hummus is a marriage of chickpeas and tehina (tahini) where the nutty, slightly bitter flavor of tahini is prominent. The result is balanced & velvety-smooth.

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Ingredients

1 cup 200 g dried chickpeas
2 teaspoons baking soda, divided
4 garlic cloves, peeled
⅓ cup 80 ml fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
⅔ cup 160 ml tahini
¼ cup 60 ml cold water
1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 cup 200 g dried chickpeas
2 teaspoons baking soda, divided
4 garlic cloves, peeled
⅓ cup 80 ml fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
⅔ cup 160 ml tahini
¼ cup 60 ml cold water
1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 cup 200 g dried chickpeas
2 teaspoons baking soda, divided
4 garlic cloves, peeled
⅓ cup 80 ml fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
⅔ cup 160 ml tahini
¼ cup 60 ml cold water
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Place the chickpeas in a large bowl or container with 1 teaspoon of baking soda and cover with at least 4 cups of water, or by at least 2 -3 inches of cold water. (Chickpeas will double in volume.) Soak chickpeas overnight at room temperature.
After at least 8 hours, drain the chickpeas and rinse under cold water. Place the chickpeas and remaining teaspoon of baking soda in a large pot and cover with cold water by at least 4 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat and skim off any scum that rises to the surface. Once boiling, lower heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. The chickpeas should be completely tender, almost falling apart. (If they are not soft enough, continue to simmer until they are.) Drain.
While the chickpeas cook, add the garlic, lemon juice, and salt to the Vitamix container and secure the lid.Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 8. Blend for 10 - 15 seconds, or until coarsely pureed (it doesn't need to be smooth.) Allow this blend to sit for 10 minutes to mellow the garlic.
After 10 minutes, add tahini to the container with the garlic and secure the lid. Select Variable 4. Pulse 5 to 10 times to combine.Select Variable 6. Remove the lid plug and, with the motor running, add 1/4 cup of ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Blend until mixture is pale, very smooth, and thick, adding another tablespoon of cold water if necessary. (At this point, this Tahini sauce may be refrigerated for up to 1 week.)
Add cooked chickpeas and cumin to the container with the Tahini sauce and secure the lid.Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
Taste and adjust hummus with salt, fresh lemon juice, and cumin. To serve, spread hummus into a shallow bowl, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Place the chickpeas in a large bowl or container with 1 teaspoon of baking soda and cover with at least 4 cups of water, or by at least 2 -3 inches of cold water. (Chickpeas will double in volume.) Soak chickpeas overnight at room temperature.
After at least 8 hours, drain the chickpeas and rinse under cold water. Place the chickpeas and remaining teaspoon of baking soda in a large pot and cover with cold water by at least 4 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat and skim off any scum that rises to the surface. Once boiling, lower heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. The chickpeas should be completely tender, almost falling apart. (If they are not soft enough, continue to simmer until they are.) Drain.
While the chickpeas cook, add the garlic, lemon juice, and salt to the Vitamix container and secure the lid.Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 8. Blend for 10 - 15 seconds, or until coarsely pureed (it doesn't need to be smooth.) Allow this blend to sit for 10 minutes to mellow the garlic.
After 10 minutes, add tahini to the container with the garlic and secure the lid. Select Variable 4. Pulse 5 to 10 times to combine.Select Variable 6. Remove the lid plug and, with the motor running, add 1/4 cup of ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Blend until mixture is pale, very smooth, and thick, adding another tablespoon of cold water if necessary. (At this point, this Tahini sauce may be refrigerated for up to 1 week.)
Add cooked chickpeas and cumin to the container with the Tahini sauce and secure the lid.Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
Taste and adjust hummus with salt, fresh lemon juice, and cumin. To serve, spread hummus into a shallow bowl, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Place the chickpeas in a large bowl or container with 1 teaspoon of baking soda and cover with at least 4 cups of water, or by at least 2 -3 inches of cold water. (Chickpeas will double in volume.) Soak chickpeas overnight at room temperature.
After at least 8 hours, drain the chickpeas and rinse under cold water. Place the chickpeas and remaining teaspoon of baking soda in a large pot and cover with cold water by at least 4 inches. Bring to a boil over high heat and skim off any scum that rises to the surface. Once boiling, lower heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. The chickpeas should be completely tender, almost falling apart. (If they are not soft enough, continue to simmer until they are.) Drain.
While the chickpeas cook, add the garlic, lemon juice, and salt to the Vitamix container and secure the lid.Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 8. Blend for 10 - 15 seconds, or until coarsely pureed (it doesn't need to be smooth.) Allow this blend to sit for 10 minutes to mellow the garlic.
After 10 minutes, add tahini to the container with the garlic and secure the lid. Select Variable 4. Pulse 5 to 10 times to combine.Select Variable 6. Remove the lid plug and, with the motor running, add 1/4 cup of ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Blend until mixture is pale, very smooth, and thick, adding another tablespoon of cold water if necessary. (At this point, this Tahini sauce may be refrigerated for up to 1 week.)
Add cooked chickpeas and cumin to the container with the Tahini sauce and secure the lid.Run the Dips & Spreads Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 60 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.
Taste and adjust hummus with salt, fresh lemon juice, and cumin. To serve, spread hummus into a shallow bowl, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with paprika, and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

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Seek out good quality tahini for this recipe. Real tahini is creamy, silky, and easily pourable, with the only ingredient being sesame seeds. Traditional homemade hummus is a nutrient‑dense dip made from simple ingredients. It provides plant protein, fiber, and heart‑healthy fats that support fullness, digestive health, and cardiometabolic wellness. Because the ingredients are inexpensive and yield multiple servings, homemade hummus is highly cost‑effective compared to pre‑packaged versions. Its minimal processing and versatility make it an excellent addition to balanced, whole‑food–focused meals.
This fresh hummus will keep in the refrigerator for about 5 days.

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