Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 5 oz fresh asparagus, ends trimmed and cut into 1-inch spears
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup lightly-packed parsley or dill
- 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- additional olive oil, cooked asparagus spears, peas, and fresh herbs for topping
- vegetables or pita chips for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine chickpeas and baking soda, covering with water. Simmer over medium-high heat before reducing to medium-low for 15-20 minutes until some skins float and chickpeas become puffy.
- Drain the chickpeas, discarding any loose skins. Rinse thoroughly with cold water, then transfer to a food processor or blender.
- Use the same pot to bring fresh water to a simmer, then add the asparagus. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until tender, then cool immediately in ice water. Drain and place in the food processor with the chickpeas.
- Bring the pot back to a simmer and add the peas. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bright green, then cool in ice water, drain, and add to the food processor with the chickpeas and asparagus.
- Add tahini, olive oil, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, cumin, and paprika to the food processor. Blend on high for 3-5 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed until creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, garnishing with olive oil, pops of asparagus, peas, and parsley if desired. Serve with your choice of dippers.
Last Step:
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For a smoother texture, blend the hummus longer while scraping down the sides.
Feel free to substitute dill for parsley to create a different flavor profile.
Add extra lemon juice for a more zesty taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg