tomato hummus

Name: tomato hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Yield: 2 People
Ingredients: 240 g drained cook chickpeas ((tin of 400g)); 5 tablespoons Concentrato (Tomato Paste); 100 g Tahina; 1 Lemon; 2 Cloves garlic; 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 Tablespoons Sesam oil; 1 Teaspoons Paprika; Salt; Pepper; 50 g Cooking water of the chickpeas; 2 Tablespoons Chopped parsley; Pine nuts ((as garnish))

Tomato Hummus is one of the variations of the famous chickpea hummus. The Mutti tomato paste makes this dip more delicious than ever.

Made with Doppio Concentrato

Tomato Paste (Mutti Doppio Concentrato) is a great way to add rich flavour, colour and texture to dishes. Used for recipes that require long cooking times such as sauces and casseroles. 5,5 kg of tomatoes = 1 kg of Tomato Paste

10 min (PREP TIME: 10 min)

Easy

2 People

Ingredients

240 g drained cook chickpeas ((tin of 400g))
5 tablespoons Concentrato (Tomato Paste)
100 g Tahina
1 Lemon
2 Cloves garlic
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 Tablespoons Sesam oil
1 Teaspoons Paprika
Salt
Pepper
50 g Cooking water of the chickpeas
2 Tablespoons Chopped parsley
Pine nuts ((as garnish))

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tomato hummus: Method

Have the chopped parsley ready and cut the lemon in half.
Pour boiled chickpeas into a blender, add the garlic cloves, paprika, tahina, sesame oil, lemon juice, parsley and lastly the Concentrato (Tomato Paste) Blend until creamy
Add extra virgin olive oil and salt, adjust the creaminess with some of the cooking water of the chickpeas (50 g) and blend for a minute more.
Transfer the hummus to a bowl and add a drizzle of olive oil, paprika, chopped parsley and pine nuts on top to garnish.

Starters, Vegan

Tomato Hummus is a variation on the classic chickpea Hummus, the Middle Eastern recipe famous all over the world. The consistency of Hummus with tomato is similar to the classic one. It will be frothy and full-bodied, with an extra tomato touch.

The classic hummus recipe, according to the most accredited sources, originates from Lebanon. From here it spread throughout the Middle East, an area of the world known for using lots of legumes and chickpeas in particular.

A key ingredient for the preparation of Hummus is tahina, which is a vegetable butter that comes from the grinding of sesame seeds. It has a flavor reminiscent of roasted nuts while the scent resembles that of peanuts. It contains lots of vitamins and minerals making Hummus a valid recipe from a nutritional point of view.

To prepare your Tomato Hummus just add Mutti Concentrated Tomato Paste to the classic recipe. The result is surprising both to the eyes and the taste. The color and aroma make this variation one of the most delightful.

Perfect for an aperitif, accompanied by pita bread or raw vegetables, hummus can also be served with a meat or fish main courses, as well as with cheeses.