Classic Homemade Hummus
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
155 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Classic Homemade Hummus
Description
In this Classic Homemade Hummus recipe, tahini and fresh lemon juice are blended together until smooth, forming a creamy base. Garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, and kosher salt are added to deepen the flavor profile. Chickpeas are incorporated in two batches and blended to achieve a consistent, smooth texture.
Water is added gradually to adjust the hummus to the desired creaminess. The resulting spread has a mild, tangy flavor balanced by the garlic and cumin. Presentation can be enhanced by creating a spoon swirl, drizzling olive oil, sprinkling minced parsley, and adding smoked paprika or sumac as a garnish.
This hummus serves well as a dip paired with pita chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables. It can be made in batches, with recipe quantities sufficient for 3 to 4 cups, adjustable by halving if less is needed. The balance of ingredients allows customization on garlic intensity and seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic minced (or less, if you prefer)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin ground
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 (15 oz cans) chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 4 - 5 Tbsp water
Instructions
Blend
- To a blender or food processor, add the tahini and lemon juice. Blend for about a minute.
- Add the garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt. Blend for another minute.
- Add half the chickpeas, blend for about a minute, then add the remaining chickpeas and blend another minute or so, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- Add the water, starting with about 2 - 3 Tbsp, adding more a little at a time until you get a consistency you're happy with. If your blender/food processor has the ability to stream in liquids as it's running, definitely do that. Otherwise, you can add some water, blend it, open the lid and check the consistency and go from there.
- Taste and adjust the amount of salt if necessary.
Serve
- Transfer to a serving bowl, and garnish as desired. We like to use the back of a spoon to make a swirl in the hummus, then drizzle the swirl with olive oil, a few chickpeas, minced parsley, and a sprinkle of smoked paprika or sumac.
- Serve with pita chips, crackers, flatbreads, veggies, etc.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 3 to 4 cups of hummus, suitable for multiple servings or entertaining.
- You can reduce the quantity by half if a smaller amount is desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 152mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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