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Breton hummusCoco de Paimpol

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Today, we’re revisiting a great classic of Mediterranean cuisine: hummus. Here, it’s prepared with Coco de Paimpol, for a Breton version that’s creamy, fragrant and original. Quick and easy to make, it’s perfect as an aperitif, a starter or with raw vegetables and flatbreads.

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Ingredients


For 1 bowl of hummus :

  • 150g Coco de Paimpol
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Pepper
  • Mint leaves
  • Spices of your choice: curry, cumin, lemon, turmeric, etc.

    Recipe

    Preparation time: 10 min – Cooking time: 1h 1. Shell the beans and place in a pan of water with a clove of garlic. 2. Cook for 1 hour. 3. Leave to cool. 4. drain and blend. 5. season with salt and pepper. Stir in the mint and spices, then gradually add the olive oil. 6. Blend until smooth.

    Enjoy your meal!

    Breton hummus: between the Mediterranean and Brittany

    Do you know what houmous is? This unctuous cream made from chickpeas and tahini (sesame purée) is distinguished by its velvety texture and delicately flavoured taste with garlic, lemon and spices. Its origins date back to the Middle East, where it is mentioned as early as the XIIIᵉ century in Arabic culinary manuscripts. Today, hummus is an emblematic dish of the Levant, widely eaten in Lebanon, Syria, Israel, Turkey, Greece and Egypt. Served as a mezze, it is shared with guests and symbolises both conviviality and hospitality. In this version revisited in Brittany, the chickpeas are replaced by Coco de Paimpol, a PDO bean grown and harvested by hand in the Côtes-d’Armor region. It’s a delicious blend of Mediterranean tradition and Breton terroir, with an equally melt-in-the-mouth texture and a unique flavour.

    You will need

    • a saucepan
    • a blender
    • a colander for draining the beans
    • a wooden spoon

    Tips and tricks

    • If you are using dried beans, remember to soak them the day before to reduce cooking time.
    • Adjust the creaminess by adjusting the amount of olive oil: the more you add, the creamier the hummus will be.

      Where to buy Coco de Paimpol

      Coco de Paimpol: the white pearl of Trégor Beneath its straw-yellow pod marbled with purple, Coco de Paimpol hides a treasure trove of sweetness! Born in the Trégor region, this PDO bean is harvested by hand from July to October, and its fine skin and delicately sweet flavour make it a delight to eat. It’s the perfect accompaniment to fish, smoked bacon or seasonal vegetables. On the Pink Granite Coast, you’ll find it proudly on the market stalls of Lannion, Tréguier and Trégastel, and in the gourmet markets of our coastal villages. Some producers even open their doors to share the harvest or share a family recipe. So let yourself be tempted by this little jewel of the Breton terroir: here, we really do cultivate the essentials… right down to the bottom of your plate!

      Cultivating the essential