Description
This simple homemade hummus is silky-smooth, velvety, and packed with rich, nutty flavor. Made with minimal ingredients and ready in minutes, it’s the perfect dip for veggies, pita, sandwiches, or bowls. Once you try this fresh version, you’ll never go back to store-bought!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (to taste)
- 1 small garlic clove (or ½ for milder flavor)
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- 3–4 tbsp cold water (as needed for smoothness)
- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
- ½ tsp ground cumin (optional but recommended)
- Optional garnishes: olive oil drizzle, paprika, parsley, toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and cumin to a food processor.
- Blend for 20–30 seconds, then scrape down the sides.
- Add 2 tbsp cold water and blend again until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust texture by adding more cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Taste and adjust seasoning—add more lemon for brightness or salt to taste.
- Transfer to a bowl and garnish with olive oil, paprika, or herbs. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For ultra-smooth hummus, peel the chickpeas or use canned chickpeas simmered 10 minutes in hot water with a pinch of baking soda.
Add roasted red peppers, extra garlic, or herbs for variations.
Keeps well in the fridge for 4–5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip / Appetizer
- Method: Blending / No-Cook
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 140kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g