Hummus from Scratch

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This is a great recipe made from dried garbanzo beans and soy beans. I cook my beans in a pressure cooker for an hour in a half water, half stock solution, but the old 'soak the beans overnight and simmer for two hours' method would also work.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup dry garbanzo beans

  • ¼ cup dried soybeans

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 onion, quartered

  • 1 cup vegetable broth

  • 3 cups water

  • 2 cloves cloves garlic, crushed

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • black pepper to taste

  • ¼ cup tahini

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Rinse the garbanzos and soybeans, and place them in a pressure cooker along with the bay leaf and onion. Add vegetable broth and enough water to cover the beans by 1 inch (or follow the manufacturer's instructions for the minimum amount of liquid required).

  2. Seal the lid and bring the pressure up to high; reduce the heat to low and cook, maintaining high pressure, for 1 hour. Allow the pressure to drop naturally.

  3. Drain the beans, reserving the liquid. Place the beans in the bowl of a food processor. Add the garlic, lemon juice, soy sauce, black pepper, and tahini; process until smooth. (You may add some of the cooking liquid for a thinner consistency.) Scoop the mixture into a bowl, and mix in the parsley.

Cook's Notes

Add any other ingredients to make subtle changes in the taste of your hummus: I like roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes, Parmesan, or scallions.

To make this on the stovetop, soak the beans overnight. Bring the beans, onion, and bay leaf to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the beans are very tender, about 2 hours. Proceed with the recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

161 Calories
6g Fat
20g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 161
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 302mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 93mg 7%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 386mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.