Homemade Hummus Recipe
A simple recipe for making fresh hummus at home using basic ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Food Processing
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for serving
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2–4 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Place the rinsed chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt into a food processor.
- Process the mixture until it becomes a thick paste. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- With the food processor running, slowly add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the hummus reaches your desired smooth consistency.
- Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if necessary.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra olive oil before serving.
Notes
- For creamier hummus, remove the skins from the chickpeas before processing.
- If you do not have a food processor, a high-powered blender can work, but you may need more liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: hummus, homemade, chickpea dip, tahini, vegetarian, vegan, appetizer, dip
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