Description
This creamy homemade hummus is a smooth, zesty, and satisfying dip made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. It’s quick to make, endlessly customizable, and perfect for snacks, spreads, or party platters.
Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) organic chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin (optional)
- Water, as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Rinse chickpeas thoroughly under cold water.
- Add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and cumin (if using) to a food processor.
- Blend until creamy and smooth. Add water a tablespoon at a time if needed to reach desired texture.
- Taste and adjust flavor with more salt, lemon juice, or garlic as preferred.
- Spoon into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and serve with your favorite dippers.
Notes
- Add roasted red peppers, fresh herbs, or chili flakes for variation.
- Use Greek yogurt or nut butters if tahini is unavailable.
- Cooked dried chickpeas yield an even creamier texture.
- Top with paprika, za’atar, or pine nuts for garnish.
- Store in fridge up to 1 week; stir before serving and revive with a little olive oil if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
