Description
This Best Homemade Hummus Recipe is creamy, smooth, and bursting with classic Mediterranean flavors. Made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic, it’s an easy vegan dip perfect for snacks, spreads, or party appetizers. Learn how to make hummus from scratch in under 10 minutes!
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas (15 oz), rinsed and drained
1/4 cup tahini
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for topping
2 to 4 tablespoons cold water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
Instructions
1. Combine the lemon juice and garlic in a food processor. Let sit for 1 minute to mellow the garlic flavor.
2. Add tahini and blend until thick and creamy.
3. Add chickpeas and salt. Blend until the mixture is smooth, scraping the sides as needed.
4. With the processor running, slowly add olive oil and cold water until smooth and fluffy.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning; add more lemon, salt, or cumin if desired.
6. Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with extra olive oil, and top with paprika or parsley if you like.
Notes
This hummus is best served fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
For an ultra-smooth texture, peel the chickpeas before blending.
Cold water helps whip the tahini and gives hummus that light, airy feel.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg