Hummus Marinade
Submitted by hotgreg
Hummus marinade thins classic chickpea, sesame and lemon hummus with olive oil and dark toasted sesame oil into a coating for chicken, lamb, fish or vegetables. Vegan, gluten-free and Middle Eastern.
YIELD
12 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
0 minREADY
10 minA loose-textured riff on classic hummus built thin enough to coat a chicken thigh or a tray of vegetables. The base is the same as the dip you know: chickpeas, garlic, sesame seeds, lemon juice, parsley, and a pinch of salt buzzed smooth in the food processor. The shift comes at the end, when more olive oil and a teaspoon of dark toasted sesame oil get streamed in.
That sesame oil is the move. The dark, roasted version brings a smoky, nutty depth that regular tahini cannot match, which is what gives the marinade its distinctive savor when it hits a hot pan or grill. Lemon juice keeps it bright, garlic does what garlic does, and fresh parsley adds grassy lift.
Use it on lamb chops, chicken pieces, eggplant slabs, or firm tofu. Coat the protein, let it rest at least an hour, then grill, roast, or pan-sear. The chickpea solids cling to the surface and char into a savory crust.
Pro Tips
- Process the garlic and sesame seeds first with a small pour of oil. This breaks the seeds down and tames the garlic before the chickpeas overwhelm the blade.
- Stream the remaining oils in slowly while the motor runs. A quick dump leaves the marinade greasy and split.
- Marinate at least one hour, up to overnight. Longer rests deepen the garlic and lemon penetration into the meat.
- Wipe excess marinade off proteins before searing or the chickpea solids burn before the meat browns.
Variations
- Add a teaspoon of ground cumin or smoked paprika for a warmer, North African slant.
- Swap parsley for cilantro and add grated fresh ginger to push toward a Levantine-meets-Asian profile.
- Stir in pomegranate molasses for tang and a deeper red color.
Ingredients
Directions
olive oil and the sesame oil. In the container of a food processor or blender, place the garlic cloves, sesame seeds, and 2 tablespoon olive oil.
Process until smooth.
Add the chick-peas, lemon juice, parsley, and salt.
Process once more.
Slowly add the remaining 4 tablespoon olive oil and the sesame oil.
Comments
Sounds delicious but what can I do with this hummus marinade??
Bonnie, hummus or hummus marinade is a middle-Eastern food. You can use it as a dip with vegetables, such as carrots, celeries, broccoli... or you can simply spread it over pita bread, or sandwich bread, kind lik spreading peanut butter. It's packed with goodness, both healthy and delicious! Hope this will help you come out some ideas to use this yummy hummus!