Creamy Hummus with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Thyme
This creamy hummus is a delicious and healthy snack or appetizer. It's made with a blend of chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, and thyme. The sun-dried tomatoes add a sweet and tangy flavor to the hummus, while the thyme adds a touch of herbiness.
Hummus is a Middle Eastern dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. It is typically made with chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice. For this recipe, I wanted to add some extra flavor by adding sun-dried tomatoes and thyme. I started by soaking the chickpeas overnight. This helps to soften them and makes them easier to digest. After soaking, I cooked the chickpeas in water until they were tender. Once the chickpeas were cooked, I drained them and rinsed them well. Then, I placed them in a food processor along with the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper. I processed the mixture until it was smooth and creamy. The result was a delicious and flavorful hummus that was perfect for dipping with pita bread, vegetables, or chips.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 2 cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and cooked
  • 1/2 cup tahini
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Drain the chickpeas and rinse them well.
  2. In a food processor or high-powered blender, combine the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Process until smooth and creamy. If the hummus is too thick, add a little water or olive oil.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  5. Serve the hummus with your favorite dippers, such as pita bread, vegetables, or chips.
Why It Works
  • Soaking the chickpeas overnight helps to soften them and makes them easier to digest.
  • Using a food processor or high-powered blender ensures that the hummus will be smooth and creamy.
  • Adding sun-dried tomatoes and thyme gives the hummus a unique and flavorful twist.
  • The lemon juice adds a touch of acidity which helps to balance out the richness of the tahini and olive oil.