Whipped Hummus
I’ve tried all kinds of tricks to get super smooth hummus, from removing the skins from the chickpeas to starting with dried chickpeas and cooking them in the pressure cooker. This method uses canned chickpeas and is super easy, as long as you don’t mind listening to your blender run for a while. It’s delicious and has a satisfying, velvety texture.
Pasta e Ceci (Roman Pasta & Chickpeas)
Our lives have changed in the past month. We are sheltering in place in our homes due to the arrival of the coronavirus, so all work, school, cooking, and eating is now done at home. I no longer dash to get a poke bowl or go for lunch with a coworker, I don’t even really leave the house.
This comforting bowl of chickpeas and pasta, cooked in its own sauce, has become a weekly go-to lunch we can make quickly at home and eat while we work and help Leo do his schoolwork. Made entirely from pantry staples, it’s garlicky and satisfying, and is a small dose of reassurance in uncertain times.
Roasted Chickpeas
This healthy and addictive appetizer is as easy as opening and rinsing a couple of cans of chickpeas, roasting them, and tossing them with spices. As they cool they go from crispy to chewy – both textures are great.
Super Smooth Hummus
Using dried chickpeas and baking soda, and cooking the chickpeas until very well done will result in a dreamy smooth hummus. If you’re making this for a party or if your crowd really likes hummus, double the recipe.
Chana Masala
This spicy dish of tomatoes and chickpeas is warm and satisfying served over a bed of jasmine rice.
Basil Hummus
This flavorful hummus is another delicious way to use an abundance of fresh basil from your garden.
Chana Punjabi
I love chickpea-based Indian dishes, like this one with garlic, ginger, tomatoes, jalapeño, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and cilantro.
Eric & Lee’s Hummus
For years hummus has been the center of dinner parties, knit nights, and cheese and nosh plates for our little group of friends. This version starts with canned chickpeas and is easy enough for an impromptu gathering.