Description
This Best Homemade Hummus Recipe is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make with chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic. Perfect for dipping, spreading, or meal prep. Vegan, gluten-free, and packed with healthy fats and plant-based protein.
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas (15 oz), drained and rinsed
1/3 cup tahini
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 to 4 tablespoons cold water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
Instructions
1. Rinse and drain chickpeas. For extra creaminess, remove skins by gently rubbing them in a bowl of water.
2. In a food processor, blend tahini and lemon juice for 1 minute until light and creamy.
3. Add garlic, salt, and cumin (if using). Blend until smooth.
4. Add half the chickpeas and blend for 1 minute. Add the rest and blend again.
5. Drizzle in olive oil and cold water while blending until desired creaminess is reached.
6. Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed.
7. Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with paprika or parsley.
Notes
This hummus tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
Peeling the chickpeas yields a super creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg