Tips for this recipe
To achieve the perfect consistency and balance of flavors in your Chickpea Spread, consider these tips: ensure all ingredients are fresh; adjust seasoning to taste before blending thoroughly. Utilizing a kitchen scale for precise measurements can enhance the overall result.
Why you will love this recipe
This Chickpea Spread is not only a delightful twist on traditional hummus but also packed with robust flavors from sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil, making it an appealing choice for those looking to try something new while adhering to dietary preferences.
Ingredients
1/2 Spanish or sweet onion, thickly sliced
Extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
40 large, plump sun-dried tomatoes (about 2 cups)
6 cloves garlic, smashed
2 large shallots, thickly sliced
8 leaves basil
Ground cumin
Chickpea Confit, drained
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Adviced equipment
– Kitchen Blender: For perfectly smooth chickpea spread.
– Immersion Blender: Handy for quick pureeing without transferring foods.
– Food Processor: Great alternative to a blender, especially for chunkier textures.
– High-Speed Food Mill: Ideal for making homemade hummus or chickpea spread with minimal effort.
– Chickpea Skin Remover: To remove skins from chickpeas before processing if preferred.
– Kitchen Scale: Useful for precise ingredient measurements, especially in dietary recipes.
– Mixing Bowls (Multiple): Various sizes to accommodate different stages of food preparation and storage.
– Silicone Spatula: Handy tool for scraping every bit of your chickpea mixture from the bowl.
– Measuring Cups & Spoons: Essential for accurately measuring ingredients in any recipe.
History of the Recipe
The origins of hummus date back to ancient times, where it was a staple among Middle Eastern cuisines. Over centuries, chickpea-based spreads evolved as communities in Mediterranean regions experimented with ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs such as basil, giving birth to the modern Chickpea Spread recipe we cherish today for its unique blend of traditional flavors infused into a contemporary dish.
Fun facts about this recipe
Did you know that chickpeas have been cultivated since ancient times and were one of the earliest legumes domesticated by humans? This Chickpea Spread is an innovative take on these time-honored legumes, adding sun-dried tomatoes and basil for a vibrant twist. Additionally, incorporating various kitchen tools in its preparation highlights the culinary evolution that has made this dish both accessible and delicious to modern home cooks.
