This is a super versatile item!! From making fresh hummus to utilizing the
by-product which is aquafaba, a vegan egg replacer used in meringues and even cocktails. I love cold garbanzo beans in my pasta salad creations and these are great when mashed and used as a thickener in soups and stews. I have seen recipes touting "Hummus in a jar" but, when you look at the ingredients and the recipe it is not tested for safety and I see a few questionable items in the jars. I feel more confident sharing the safe way to can the beans and once you open a jar, you can add the proper ingredients for your hummus. Enjoy! Diane Two Pounds Organic Garbanzo Beans, aka Chickpeas Pink Salt or Canning Salt Yield: Seven Pints This is what I do based off of the Direct Instructions from the NCHFP (safe canning site)
NOTE: AQUAFABA: The byproduct of canning garbanzo beans is "aquafaba" which is the somewhat thicker, viscous liquid that you see when you pour out a can of commercially canned garbanzo beans. It is an Egg Replacer!! It's great for many uses so, when you go to drain your garbanzos to eat - think about how you can use the liquid "aquafaba" before you wash it down the drain. ((hint: think 'Airy Meringues')) HUMMUS: I blend all my ingredients together in a food processor until smooth
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When visiting Chicago this past Fall I had lunch at my sisters house. She served a wonderful homemade hummus as an appetizer. She also shared her recipe with me and I now make it at home too! I'm so excited to share it with you all. Until this recipe, I hadn't liked any hummus that I tried. I love chick peas as a side but, not sure why I don't love all hummus - well, I love this recipe and plan on making it often as it keeps well in the fridge too...I vac seal leftovers so it stays fresher - longer! ~Enjoy! Diane
Sue's Hummus Ingredients: Huge can of La Preferida chick peas (it is over 1 pound), Drained and Rinsed with Cold Water 1/4 Cup Water 1/8 Cup Olive Oil (use a really good oil) 1/2 Jar of Yehuda Tahini stirred up really well (refrigerate the other half and make sure to use it within one week or toss it) 5-6 Tablespoons of Cumin Directions: Put chick peas, water and oil in Cuisinart and blend. Add Tahini and Cumin and blend really well. Put in container and refrigerate overnight before **serving. **I sprinkled toasted sesame seeds and smoked paprika over mine before serving, optional Recipe by: Sue J. for Canning and Cooking at Home |