How to make Homemade Hummus
A step by step process on how to make homemade hummus using simple ingredients
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 8
- 30 oz Chickpeas, 2 Cans rinsed and drained
- ¼ Cup Lemon Juice (from 1 1⁄2 to 2 lemons), more to taste
- 1-2 Garlic Cloves roughly chopped
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ Cup Tahini
- ¾ Tsp Ground Cumin
- 2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ¼ Cup water or 3 ice cubes
Optional Garnishes:
- A drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle of paprika, chopped fresh parsley
Drain and rinse the chickpeas in a colander.
If desired you can peel them and discard the thin skin.
Get all your ingredients ready.
Next, add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic clove, water or icecubes, cumin, olive oil and salt to a high powered blender.
Blend the chickpeas on high for 30 seconds, pause once or twice to scrape the sides down. If the hummus seems too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water.
Transfer the hummus into a large bowl, using the back of a large spoon to create swirls in the center. Taste the hummus and add in extra salt, cumin and/or lemon juice if needed.
Drizzle olive oil and a dash of paprika, or add on any toppings that you would like. Enjoy!!
- Use fresh lemon juice. Store-bought lemon juice always tastes stale and sad, and it will make your hummus taste stale and sad. Buy lemons and your humus will taste fresh and delicious.
- For a more mellow tasting hummus, mince the garlic in the food processor or blender with the lemon juice and let that mixture rest for a few minutes, the garlic will lose its harsh, raw bite and mellow out.
- Sprinkle of ground sumac, which is sour and deep pink, it balances out the hummus so well. Or sprinkle on some paprika, for a splash of color.
- You only need a handful of ingredients to make a delightful hummus, so why not use the best quality fixings you can find? Wholesome, organic ingredients will result in a tastier, healthier hummus.
- Top off your dip with sliced pickles for a satisfying crunch.
- For a creamier hummus, tenderize the chickpeas using baking soda in the overnight soaking of the chickpeas,
- Invest in some good tahini like Soom or Al Arz, it's worth it!
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg