Making hummus from chickpea flour offers a remarkably affordable alternative to using whole chickpeas, significantly reducing costs while maintaining the delectable taste and nutritional benefits of this beloved Middle Eastern spread. Chickpea flour, derived from ground-dried chickpeas, is generally more budget-friendly than its whole counterparts, and its versatility allows for a myriad of culinary applications beyond hummus alone. This economical choice not only stretches your culinary budget but also provides a convenient option for those seeking a cost-effective yet flavorful addition to their meals.

Chickpea Flour Hummus

Leisa Sutton

Making hummus from chickpea flour offers a remarkablyaffordable alternative to using whole chickpeas, significantly reducing costswhile maintaining the delectable taste and nutritional benefits of this belovedMiddle Eastern spread. Chickpea flour, derived from ground dried chickpeas, isgenerally more budget-friendly than its whole counterparts, and its versatilityallows for a myriad of culinary applications beyond hummus alone. Thiseconomical choice not only stretches your culinary budget but also provides aconvenient option for those seeking a cost-effective yet flavorful addition totheir meals.

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Ingredients

2/3 cup dried chickpeas ground into flour (you will use 3/4 cup of the chickpea flour for the recipe)
3 (or more) cloves garlic
2 cups water (or stock of choice)
1/4 cup tahini
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions

Grind the dried chickpeas per your mills instructions into a fine flour.
Roast your garlic in the oven or over the stove until brown and soft.
In a medium pan, add water and chickpea flour, stirring well until combined. Bring to a low boil, stirring constantly. Should resemble a porridge.
Set aside and let cool for at least half an hour.
Combine remaining ingredients in the food processor, add cooled chickpea flour mixture and combine well.
Chill before serving.