Classic Hummus
A creamy classic. Perfect for dipping just about anything… Or, eating by the spoonful.
Squirrel and I happened upon a set of badminton rackets and one lonely, beaten up birdie the other day while we were visiting Squirrel’s parents.
I haven’t played badminton since my freshman year of high school, and Squirrel couldn’t remember the last time he picked up a racket. We glanced at each other, nodded, then quickly picked up the rackets and headed out to the yard to slap the birdie around. At first, it was just for kicks and giggles. Before you know it, our just-for-fun game quickly turned fierce and competitive.
I was hitting the birdie so hard it hit Squirrel in the head. Squirrel was using his “signature move.” How the man has a signature move after 5 minutes of playing is beyond me. I was taunting him. He was booing me. It got real ugly on the badminton field.
Here’s what I learned about myself while playing badminton:
- I’m pretty bad ass at badminton. We weren’t keeping score, but I totally won!
- I’m easily winded.
- I forgot how much fun it is to play a competitive sport. Wait, is badminton a sport?
- I can smack talk like a beast.
- I can jump fairly high for a short girl.
- I have awesome mid-air ninja moves while swinging the racket.
- My under arm swing is total crap.
Oh, there will be frequent matches in our back yard. We live in a townhouse, so I’m going to get Squirrel to rig a net across our fence. It won’t be aesthetically pleasing, but good times will be had by all.
Smack talk and badminton work up a mean appetite. One of my favorite post-exercise snacks is homemade classic hummus.
Hungry calls for something quick. Hummus is just that. It literally takes 5 minutes to whip up.
I learned how to make authentic hummus by a Pakistani couple. They’re patients of mine, and they’re the nicest couple I’ve ever met. One day, they showed up at the office with a huge bowl of freshly made hummus. One bite, and I was in love.
Lucky for me, they were nice enough to share their recipe and their method. Step-by-step, the husband and wife team taught me how to make authentic hummus. Not that crap you buy in the store. This is velvety smooth with hints of toasted sesame, zesty lemon, and garlic.
One batch will quickly turn into two, three…
I like to dip just about anything into my hummus. My favorites are fresh veggies, pretzels, soft pita, tortillas, naan, and pita chips.
Sometimes, I ditch them all and grab a spoon. A larger vessel means more hummus in my face at warp speed.
Grab your veggies, chips, pita, or spoon and go make yourself some hummus.
- 1 (15.5 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and juice reserved
- 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 tablespoons reserved garbanzo bean juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth and creamy.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Serve or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
22 Comments on “Classic Hummus”
HAHA! I don’t think I’ve played since high school gym class either…too funny!
I can never get enough of hummus, really pretty picture Jennie!
I’m so not badass at badmitton, but perhaps we can play a round, laugh at my lack of skills, then chow down on some classic hummus and veggies afterwards. :)
YUM! Love hummus, and always loved badminton in high school gym!!
1-that’s awesome how b.a. you are at badminton
2-What a sweet couple for teaching you!
3-whoa. like…whoa. this hummus. amazinggg!
OMG, yessssss! High five for badminton! I make it the star of the show at my annual sangria party, and force my friends to play. But turns out, they all love it, because it’s soooo much fun!
I also serve hummus at said party. Nice and lemony, just like your recipe. If only you lived closer, then you could come to the party and we could enjoy these things together :)
This is such a gorgeously smooth, creamy hummus, Jennie! I want to dip a dozen pita chips in it!
this hummus looks so gorgeously creamy! I just want to shovel this into my mouth by the spoonful!
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Learning a recipe directly from someone who grew up with it always feels special—you taste the care and tradition in every step. As someone new to making hummus from scratch, discovering that silky texture feels like mastering a level in fnf (fun rhythm game): once you get the timing and balance right, it just clicks.
This is such a fun, relatable read! Your badminton banter with Squirrel is hilarious, and that 5-minute velvety hummus thorn and balloons recipe sounds like the perfect post-game treat. Thanks for sharing!
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Five-minute prep makes this perfect after badminton; no snack run needed.
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