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ORANGE HUMMUS WITH HOMEMADE TORTILLA CHIPS

June 13, 2011 By Manu 34 Comments

Orange Hummus with tortilla chips

Hummus is my favourite dip.  I have to admit that l got to know and appreciate it only once I moved to Australia.  It is not so common in Italy, or at least it didn’t use to be until a few years ago.  I love its tangy and zesty taste and its earthy and sometimes coarse consistency.  It goes well with so many dishes… l love it on kebabs and I often serve it plain with a dash of extra virgin olive oil and some Lebanese bread or, like in this case, tortilla chips.  It is a great starter or snack and it is healthy too.  It is surprisingly easy to make at home, especially if you use canned chickpeas.  You can also buy ready made tahini (the sesame seed paste used in hummus) at the supermarket, but I will give you the recipe to make your own… it is a breeze.  This is an “orangy” version of hummus as I use both orange and lemon juice to give it its characteristic tangy flavour.  Try it, you will love it.

 

Ingredients:

For the hummus
1 can (400 gms – 15 oz) of chickpeas
1 clove garlic
2 tbsp orange juice
½ tsp orange zest, grated
1 tbsp lemon juice
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp tahini (see below)
1 tsp cumin powder
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp paprika to sprinkle on the top
More extra virgin olive oil to drizzle on the top
2 tbsp water

For the tahini
1/4 cup veg oil for 1 cup sesame seeds toasted (NOTE: for the above recipe you do not need so much tahini, you can easily make a ¼ dose or less)

For the tortilla chips
Wheat tortillas
Extra virgin olive oil
1 pich salt

Start by roasting the sesame seeds.  You can do this either in the oven or by putting them in a frying pan over the stove.  Be careful not too burn them or they will turn bitter, they just have to lightly brown.

Then put them in an electric mixer and blend them into a fine powder.

Now add the vegetable oil and mix well till you obtain a paste.  Keep the tahini aside.

To prepare your tortilla chips, simply cut the tortillas into diamond shapes and put them in a frying pan with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.  Heat them up and mix them well until crunchy.  Add a pinch of salt and keep them aside to cool down.

Rinse the canned chickpeas under running water and put them in an electric mixer together with the water, garlic, orange juice, grated orange zest, lemon juice, a ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil, 1 tbsp of tahini, 1 tsp of cumin powder and ¾ tsp of salt.  Blend well until smooth.

Pour it into a serving bowl, sprinkle with a little paprika and grated orange zest and drizzle with a dash of extra virgin olive oil.  Serve at room temperature with your homemade tortilla chips.

Orange Hummus with tortilla chips

Orange Hummus with tortilla chips

Orange Hummus with tortilla chips

Orange Hummus with tortilla chips

Orange Hummus with tortilla chips

 

Orange Hummus with tortilla chips

I am submitting this recipe to this month’s recipe challenge over at Food Frenzy.  This month’s ingredient is “orange”.  To vote for this and all the other yummy recipes, click here.

And now, a short communication.  As many of you already know I have been working on a new page for a few days. It is now ready! So… check out MsM in Your Kitchen, where I feature MsM’s recipes re made by my readers!  If you have made one my recipes and would like to be featured on my new page, email a picture, a brief comment and the link to your blog’s post (where applicable) to [email protected] and I will add it to the page.  Enjoy!

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Comments

  1. daksha says

    June 13, 2011 at 9:48 pm

    Hi! manu home made tortilla chips looks delicious, today i eat maxican food in lunch and really enjoy. I’ll must try ur version chips, thanks for sharing this.

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  2. [email protected] says

    June 13, 2011 at 10:04 pm

    Manu, this is funny. I don’t normally have hummus but last weekend went to a Lebanese restau and had it. Forgotten how good it is. They served it with lemon and drizzled with olive oil but your version is brilliant. I adore the addition of the orange; beautiful photos, as ever. And Congratulations on the new page. Will have to check this out. How do you do it all? Chapeau to you, my friend.

    Reply
  3. Beth Michelle says

    June 13, 2011 at 10:26 pm

    Manu, This is so lovely. Hummus in Israel is a staple. It’s a must at all meals and always goes out on the table before anything else. I make my own hummus at home and there are some really fabulous hummus restaurants (yes an al hummus restaurant!) I love how you added orange to it, so unique. I will have to try it next time! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Ma What's For Dinner says

    June 14, 2011 at 12:51 am

    What an interesting addition with the orange! I’ve never had a citrusy hummus. I can’t wait to try it.

    Lots of yummy love,
    Alex aka Ma What’s For Dinner
    http://www.mawhats4dinner.com

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  5. Giulietta @ Alterkitchen says

    June 14, 2011 at 1:10 am

    I love hummus (now it’s easier to find it, in Italy… at least in Turin), but I never made it … I must try!

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  6. purabi naha says

    June 14, 2011 at 2:11 am

    This hummus recipe involves orange and lime and this would surely add that extra zing to the dish. I think you’ll be the winner again!
    Thanks for your kind commenton my blog post, Manu. I loved your choice of ingredient for the recipe challenge. I wanted to do something different with oranges too, so thought why not try a rice dish with the citrus zests.

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  7. Asiya says

    June 14, 2011 at 2:35 am

    This looks so good. We love hummus!!! I love that you make your own tahini. When you buy it the jar is so huge. I am definitely going to try this soon. Thx for sharing.

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  8. Nami @ Just One Cookbook says

    June 14, 2011 at 4:19 am

    HMMMM! Orange in hummus. I already love the sound of it. So strange – lately I’m more interested in citrus flavored “food” than chocolatey sweets. What’s wrong with me? Getting old? I love your photography here Manu! The pink flower definitely added a nice touch on this brown dish (it’s SO hard to take brown dish!). Very nice!

    Reply
  9. Tina (PinayInTexas) says

    June 14, 2011 at 7:15 am

    Wow! I must try this dip for a change! I’m sure even my girls will love this!

    Reply
  10. kankana says

    June 14, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    i enjoy hummus with pita bread a lot. This would be quite interesting with that orange flavor you added.

    Reply
  11. The Harried Cook says

    June 14, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    I LOVE hummus, but I have never had an orange hummus before! How interesting 🙂 Thank you for sharing this new recipe, Manu… Congrats on the new page. Will go check it out now! 🙂

    Reply
  12. Nuts about food says

    June 14, 2011 at 9:05 pm

    I love making hummus but I never ever thought of making my own tahini! Brilliant!

    Reply
  13. PolaM says

    June 14, 2011 at 11:55 pm

    Che meraviglia! This hummus looks great! And I love that you start from scratch: I never tried doing that, but I think I should!

    Reply
  14. Peggy says

    June 15, 2011 at 12:28 am

    Oh I just love hummus too! I think it’s so cool that you made your own tahini with this too =)

    Reply
  15. Shilpa says

    June 15, 2011 at 1:48 am

    Now, that’s a brilliant tweak to a traditional hummus. I love the addition of orange zest and juice…citrus does bring out the best flavours of any dish. I love the pictures and next time I make a load of hummus, will add orange zest and juice. Had never even thought about this prior to seeing your post.

    -Shilpa

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  16. Liz says

    June 15, 2011 at 3:33 am

    Oh, yum! I eat hummus nearly every day, so I’m happy to have a way to shake it up a bit….love the addition of orange…YUM! And your chips look amazing, too!!! Mmmmmmm…..

    Reply
  17. Parsley Sage says

    June 15, 2011 at 4:31 am

    This hummus looks so tasty. I love the orange flair. And when you come to visit Cayman, we’ll make sure you’re here during a restaurant club 🙂

    Reply
  18. Juliana says

    June 15, 2011 at 5:42 am

    Manu, I love the idea of adding orange in the hummus…I will definitely try this version of hummus. Great paired with chips.
    Have a wonderful week 🙂

    Reply
  19. Sandra's Easy Cooking says

    June 15, 2011 at 8:59 am

    I have to agree Manu, I never saw or taste hummus until two years ago. It is not food that I grow up with, always thought it is ground :)))) when they were saying hummus..but my mom did introduced me to it and it defiantly took some time for me to adjust to the taste same as with Peanut butter:)))
    You made amazing looking hummus dip, I love your pictures and wonderful refreshing recipe!!!

    Reply
  20. Tiffany says

    June 15, 2011 at 10:31 am

    I can totally see how the orange and cumin would totally compliment the creamy hummus! Mmmmmm 😀

    Reply
  21. Sarah says

    June 15, 2011 at 3:19 pm

    What an exceptionally wonderful combination of flavours and cuisines!

    Reply
  22. [email protected] in disguise says

    June 15, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    First of all…I love your pitures..the flour adds a wonderful touch
    love the idea of orange in hummus..yum
    I voted for you in the contest…good luck 🙂

    Reply
    • Manu says

      June 16, 2011 at 8:45 pm

      Ohh thank you sooooo much Sawsan!!! <3

      Reply
  23. Jay says

    June 15, 2011 at 7:11 pm

    this is completely new to me…sounds absolutely yummy..
    you are welcome in my space..:)

    Tasty Appetite

    Reply
  24. Hester Casey - Alchemy says

    June 16, 2011 at 12:07 am

    Mmmmm love homemade hummus but have never tried it with orange. There’s a family party coming up – I think this lovely dip will be making an appearance there!

    Reply
  25. Shilpa says

    June 17, 2011 at 1:07 am

    Orange in hummus…very interesting…Oh! how I love this dip… need to make pitas again so I can make this orange hummus to enjoy them with…

    -Shilpa

    Reply
  26. visda says

    June 17, 2011 at 3:36 am

    Wow! This is a winner recipe. I have never seen how to make tahini from scratch. Thanks for sharing the whole process. I also love how you add orange zest to hummus. What a wonderful flavor.

    Reply
  27. Roxana GreenGirl says

    June 21, 2011 at 4:29 am

    I love hummus but adding orange to it sounds great. I have to try it next time. Thanks for the idea Manu.
    Stunning photos.

    Reply
  28. BigFatBaker says

    June 21, 2011 at 11:45 am

    This sounds so good. I love hummus, and I don’t think I have ever made it at home. So silly now that I know how much better it can be homemade! Love the orange and lemon addtion with the homemade tortilla chips.

    Reply

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