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Chez Dugas

House Hummus

Dips & Snacks

Smooth, sesame-forward hummus with lemon and garlic.

Yield: 1 batch
House Hummus

Notes

Toasting whole sesame seeds replaces tahini for an incredible fresh flavor. Store-bought toasted sesame seeds are too strong for this dish.

Longer blending time is key for a smooth, creamy texture without added oil. Adjust salt to taste after full processing.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Toast sesame seeds in a skillet over medium-low heat for about 1 minute. Do not fully brown. Transfer to a dish and let cool slightly.
  2. Add sesame seeds to a food processor and process about 2 minutes, scraping down as needed, until well broken down.
  3. Add chickpeas, lemon juice, 1 tbsp reserved bean liquid, cumin, and garlic.
  4. Process about 9 minutes until very smooth adding more bean liquid only if needed for consistency.
  5. Add salt to taste once the hummus is fully smooth.

Makes 1 batch