No one would be able to tell how deep the Armenian blood flows through my wife and daughters’s veins, for it is not apparent in their appearance.  I assure you it is there, passed down the family tree on her mother’s side.  Somewhere along one of these branches is where this Armenian hummus recipe blossomed and was passed on down to us.  Very simple and delicious, this (dare I say authentic?) recipe is a must have for anyone’s side dish/dip arsenal for entertaining or just to eat with a spoon.  We make this Armenian hummus every so often and oddly enough it has become a holiday thing for us.  I’m not sure how that happened, it just did.  Not that I’m complaining, mind you.  Personally I prefer to eat most of my foods sans utensils if ya know what I mean.  Armenian hummus is like salsa from another region, and I love salsa.  So put out some Armenian hummus for the next event or dinner, let me know what you think, I feel you shan’t be disappointed.

Don’t forget to share some with the ones you love…

Recipe

Ingredients:

3 15oz cans of garbanzo beans
5 cloves garlic, peeled
bottle of lemon juice
water
4oz tahini (sesame butter)

Directions:

Place the garbanzo beans and garlic in a blender.  Add a mixture of 60% water and 40% lemon juice until it just covers the beans.  Blend until very smooth.

Pour into a bowl and hand stir in the tahini until completely mixed.

Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.  Serve with warm pita bread.

Published by daddyandmefoodie

Hi, my name is Dawson. There is a whole world out there and I want to see as much as I can with my beautiful wife and amazing daughter. It is never too early or late to discover new places and what people eat there. Born and raised in a small town in California, I've led a simple life that leaves me craving far off destinations. My mom taught me the basics of cooking and I have been working in kitchens, delis, bakeries and cafeterias ever since. So along with recommendations of cool spots to eat, I will also add a few recipes here and there to share with everyone what I have been sharing with my family. View all posts by daddyandmefoodie