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Buttery Turkish Hummus

Middle Eastern · Turkish Serves 4–6 as a dip

Appeared at: Meze and More

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The shelling is tedious. It's also the reason this hummus is silkier than anything you'd buy in a tub.

Ingredients

  • 1 can of chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1/2 lemon
  • salt and pepper

Make it

  1. Chop off the top of the head of garlic. Place into aluminum foil and drizzle with olive oil and salt. Completely cover the garlic with the aluminum foil and roast for 25 minutes at 400°F.

  2. Shelling chickpeas is probably one of the more tedious things you’ll do in the kitchen. But it is worth it to achieve that creamy delicious texture. Open your can of chickpeas, pinch the shell off of each chickpea, and place into a food processor, discarding shells.

  3. Once the garlic is done roasting, squeeze the cloves into the food processor.

  4. Pulse a few times, then add the lemon.

  5. Plate, creating a divot in the center, and pour the (melted) butter in.

  6. Top with toasted pine nuts if you wish.