Chickpea hummus with pomegranate and zaatar

If you are looking for an original and delicious version of the classic hummus, this Chickpea hummus with pomegranate and zaatar You're going to love it. The combination of flavours is simply spectacular: the creaminess of traditional hummus is going to be enriched with the exotic and aromatic touch of zaatar, a blend of Middle Eastern spices that provides a unique and delicious flavor.

But what really takes this dish to another level are the pomegranate grains, which provide a fresh, sweet and crunchy contrast, creating an explosion of textures in every bite. In addition, we will top it with a splash of extra virgin olive oil and a mixture of seeds and nuts, turning it into a healthy, elegant and flavorful appetizer.

Perfect to accompany with pita bread, crudités or as a dip on any occasion, this hummus is ideal to surprise your guests or to treat yourself to a delicious treat at home.

Chickpea hummus with pomegranate and zaatar

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An original and delicious version of the classic hummus with pomegranate and zaatar. The combination of flavours is simply spectacular: the creaminess of traditional hummus, enriched with zaatar and fresh pomegranate seeds. A unique and delicious mix!

• Irene Arcas

• Recipe type: incoming
• Calories: 275
• Rations: 4

• Cooking time: 14M
• Total time: 14M

Ingredients

• 400 g cooked chickpeas (from a can, drained)
• 1 / 2 garlic clove
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• juice of 1 lemon
• 50 ml cold water
• 1 ice
• 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Greek yogurt (120 g)
• 1 tablespoon of zaatar
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 pomegranate (shelled)
• Assorted seeds and nuts to taste for decoration

Preparation

1. We place the ingredients in the Thermomix glass. cooked chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, water, olive oil and salt.

   We shred 1 minute at speed 5.

2. We lower the remains with the spatula, add the water and ice and blend again. 30 seconds at speed 7, until obtaining a creamy and homogeneous texture.

3. Spread the hummus on a plate or bowl, creating circles with the back of a spoon to create spaces for the oil to settle.

    

4. We place the Greek yogurt in the center. We sprinkle zaatar on top and we add a splash of extra virgin olive oil.

5. We add the pomegranate grains in the center to give freshness and color contrast and complete our plating with a mix of seeds and nuts to give a nice crunchy touch to the dish.