This truffle hummus recipe is super creamy, smooth, tasty and delicious. Its easy to make and very versatile as it can be used as a snack, dip or appetizer.

Why you will love this recipe

• Easy and quick to make
• Super versatile
• Its delicious

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What is hummus

Hummus is a dish that originates from the Middle East made from tahini, chickpea, garlic, salt and lemon.

Of course with time, it has has many variations with added ingredients. Hummus is quite popularly used as a spread alongside other dishes.

Ingredients to make this truffle hummus

Here are all the ingredients you need to make this simple and delicious truffle hummus recipe:

• Truffle oil –You can’t have truffle hummus without the truffle oil!
• Chickpeas
• Tahini
• Garlic
• Lemon juice
• Aquafaba
• Salt

Kitchen equipment you need

Strainer– to strain the boiled chickpea through

Tahini– this is a condiment made from toasted seseme

Truffle oil

How to make

1. In a boiling pot, add the chickpeas and water to cover the chickpeas completely and bring this to a boil.
2. Boil until the skin on the chickpea starts falling off and is soft.
3. Drain the chickpea through a strainer and run cold water over them for 1 minute.
4. Add garlic, the chickpeas, truffle oil, lemon juice, aquafaba, salt and tahini into a food processor and blend until smooth.
5. Serve the hummus on a plate with topping of your choice.

Tricks and tips for the best truffle hummus

1. Add baking soda to the chickpea while boiling. This is going to make the chickpea soften a lot quicker and make them easier to digest. 

What toppings to add on

• Roasted nuts
• Sauted Mushrooms
• Parsley
• Truffle oil

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5 from 2 votes

Truffle Hummus Recipe

Author: balancedhealthymeals

Difficulty: Beginner Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 35 mins Servings: 2 Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

This truffle hummus recipe is super creamy, smooth, tasty and delicious. Its easy to make and very versatile as it can be used as a snack, dip or appetizer.

Ingredients

Servings

• 1/2 can chickpea
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons truffle oil
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 1 tablespoon aquafaba
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• salt

Instructions

1. In a boiling pot, add the chickpeas and water to cover the chickpeas completely and bring this to a boil.

2. Boil until the skin on the chickpea starts falling off and is soft.

3. Drain the chickpea through a strainer and run cold water over them for 1 minute.

4. Add garlic, the chickpeas, truffle oil, lemon juice, aquafaba, salt and tahini into a food processor and blend until smooth.

5. Serve the hummus on a plate with topping of your choice.

Keywords: truffle hummus