What can I use as a substitute for tahini?

Tahini is a butter made out of sesame seeds. The recipe below substitutes peanut butter but any nut butter would probably work fine, but I haven't tried them so I can't say for sure. Some people just replace it with ground cumin and olive oil. I made this recipe and just left out the tahini, I didn't replace it with the peanut butter but I did put extra cumin and olive oil in it and it tasted fine. It won't taste the same for sure, it had a very mild plain flavor.

What should I serve with this?

You can serve it with veggies, homemade tortillas, crackers, and flatbread. If often eat hummus for lunch, either a big bowl with some carrots and maybe some crackers as my meal. Or I really like to use it in place of mayo. on sandwiches or wraps. It's healthier and I really like the flavor, especially if your sandwich has some Mediterranean flavors on it.

How do I add extra flavor?

This is extra good with roasted red pepper on top. Just bake a red pepper until it's charred on the outside and soft inside, then put it in a bowl with a lid on it, or plastic wrap over it or in a bag - just some way to steam it. Do that for about 10 minutes or so and then the skins come right off. Then just throw it in a food processor or blender. It's so good and flavorful and not spicy at all and compliments the garlic in the hummus really well. Trust me. Now that I've tried it with the red pepper, I'm never going to eat it plain again. You can see me showing how to make the sauce in the video above. You can also add jalapeno, sun-dried tomatoes, curry seasoning, green olives, red pepper seasoning or cucumber and dill. Or add things on top - like pine nuts, caramelized onions or blended roasted red peppers.

Why Is hummus so healthy?

Hummus is made up mostly of garbanzo beans (chickpeas) which are often called the most nutritious food in the world. Garbanzo beans are loaded with fiber, which is helpful for proper digestion and proper digestion helps to boost your immune system and prevent diseases. A half-cup of garbanzo beans has about 143 calories, 27 grams of carbohydrates, and 6 grams of muscle-boosting protein. They are an excellent source of dietary fiber with about 5 grams in a half-cup serving. They are also nutrient-dense; packing magnesium, potassium, and iron! You get all of these benefits in the virtual cholesterol and trans-fat-free garbanzo bean!

Why do they put tahini in hummus?

Tahini is very tasty to some people and gives the hummus and extra nutty flavor.

Is tahini good for you?

Tahini contains more protein than most nuts and milk. It is rich in B vitamins, vitamin E, magnesium, calcium, and iron. So yes, I would say it's good for you.

Can you use sesame seeds instead of tahini?

Yes, you can. Just sub peanut butter and cumin like the recipe below mentions and you won't even miss it!

Smooth Clean Eating Hummus Without Tahini Recipe

Name: Best Classic, Smooth Clean Eating Hummus Without Tahini Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Clean Eating
Ingredients: 15 oz Can Chickpeas (skins removed (Garbanzo beans)); 1/3 Cup Tahini Paste (or substitute 2 Tbl. peanut butter and 1/8 tsp. of cumin); Juice of half a large Lemon; 1/4 Cup Olive Oil; 2 Cloves Garlic; 1/8 tsp Cumin; 1 t Real Salt; 3-4 T Water (or reserved liquid from chickpeas); Olive oil (for garnish); Paprika (for garnish); Chopped Parsley (for garnish)

Description

The secret to a perfectly smooth hummus is peeling the skins of the chickpeas off. It is definitely time consuming, but makes a HUGE difference. If you hold each chickpea between two fingers and pinch it a little, the skins will sort of just pop off. it adds about an extra 8-10 minutes to the prep time, but I think it's worth it. You can make the hummus with the skins on, but it will not have the same smooth texture.

Ingredients

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15 oz Can Chickpeas (skins removed (Garbanzo beans))
1/3 Cup Tahini Paste * (or substitute 2 Tbl. peanut butter and 1/8 tsp. of cumin)
Juice of half a large Lemon
1/4 Cup Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic
1/8 tsp Cumin
1 t Real Salt *
3-4 T Water (or reserved liquid from chickpeas)
Olive oil (for garnish)
Paprika (for garnish)
Chopped Parsley (for garnish)

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Instructions

Place all ingredients(except for water) in the bowl of a food processor. Process until very smooth, at least 1 minute. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and process until desired thinness is achieved. Check seasonings and add more salt if desired.
Spoon Hummus into a bowl. Drizzle the top with olive oil and sprinkle a few dashes of paprika and a few pinches of parsley on top.
Optional toppings or mix-ins - roasted red pepper, horseradish, sun-dried tomato, roasted garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, cucumber, avocado, cayenne pepper or paprika
Keep refrigerated.