Can I successfully freeze hummus?

[Maison Rustique]

I already had a bag of RG garbanzos and just found another hiding in my pantry. I need to use these. Is there any reason I can't portion it out into small bags and freeze, so I can take one out for my lunch when I want it? Tips/suggestions?

[blue_dolphin]

Yes, absolutely you can freeze hummus and pretty much any other bean dip.

I used to store in small Rubbermaid cups and they helped keep my veggies cool as they thawed out.  

Also handy to have a larger size on hand in the freezer for a last minute veggie platter.

[Okanagancook]

I have not had any issues freezing hummus.  I use 2 Oz plastic containers which is a perfect one size serving for me.

[EatingBen]

Personally, I find that the oil separates out when defrosting which can be stirred back in but it hurts the texture. I’ve done it successfully by adding a gelling agent a cold processing one is best unless you are going to cook the beans and can hydrate which ever stabiliser you use. 

 

The taste does change quickly though I found after about 2 months it would getting less appealing.

[Okanagancook]

Difference might be that I do not use much oil in my hummus.

[blue_dolphin]

I've never seen the oil separation either but also use just a modest amount of tahini and no additional oil.

I have seen a bit of a change in texture on thawing but didn't find it problematic.  However, I don't usually try for the ultra smooth, peel-every-chickpea texture.

[Maison Rustique]

Thanks! I may experiment with different methods to see if it matters--like a little cover of oil or not.

[BeeZee]

If you use more tahini than oil, it will freeze better, but I've not frozen it for more than a month.

[scubadoo97]

My hummus always freezes well.    When thawed will need some  stirring to smooth it out.  

[Kerry Beal]

Aging eyes - saw the title and wondered who would want to successfully freeze humans!

[liuzhou]

Sure you can. I do it all the time.

[liuzhou]

7 hours ago, Kerry Beal said:

Aging eyes - saw the title and wondered who would want to successfully freeze humans!

 

 

The many lunatics who believe in cyronics.

[Anna N]

1 hour ago, liuzhou said:

 

 

The many lunatics who believe in cyronics.

 I had the same thought as Kerry.  Frozen long pig.

[EatingBen]

23 hours ago, Okanagancook said:

Difference might be that I do not use much oil in my hummus.

Quite possibly, I use a lot of oil and make the texture very smooth I also use a good amount of water and tahini. I use a recipe that a restaurant owner gave me which is heavy on pretty much everything but tastes damned good but takes a long time to cook and blend and is made in a high speed blender. 

[heidih]

I have frozen it from my favorite guy. Separation can be an issue and smoothness can be compromised. It works best, in my experience, with less  flavored ones. Cilantro and jalaeno no - plain yes.

[sculptor]

On 8/27/2019 at 3:02 AM, liuzhou said:

 

 

The many lunatics who believe in cyronics.

Actually I think I know how to pull it off... any gullible Billionaires out there??? 😄

[Louise nadine brill]

Lol. I misread this as “Can I successfully freeze HUMANS?”.

[heidih]

I've done it out of necessity when we had way way too much from an event. They were flavored and would not keep as long as plain in fridge (cilianto/jalapeno, roasted tomato - like that). Texture was affected and the water separates out upon thaw but a vigorous beat got   acceptable acceptable again. Not ideal by any eans but salvageable.