Easy Homemade Hummus
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
190 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
International
Easy Homemade Hummus
Description
This hummus recipe blends garbanzo beans with tahini, olive oil, fresh garlic, lemon juice, and salt to create a smooth, creamy, and flavorful spread. The reserved liquid from canned or home-cooked chickpeas is added along with water as needed to achieve the ideal creamy texture. The lemon juice brightens the taste, while the garlic adds pungency balanced by the rich tahini.
The hummus can be garnished with a drizzle of olive oil, fresh parsley, or a sprinkle of cayenne or paprika for mild spice and color. It's commonly served with warm pita bread, pita chips, or fresh vegetables for dipping, acting as a healthy and tasty appetizer or snack.
This base can be easily customized by adding ingredients like sundried tomatoes or roasted red peppers for flavored variations without complicating the smooth texture.
Ingredients
- 15 oz garbanzo beans or canned, drained, liquid reserved, home-cooked
- 1 lemon (juice of)
- 2 Tbsp tahini paste (sesame seed paste)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil (light)
- 3 garlic cloves
- ⅛ tsp salt (a pinch)
- cayenne pepper (optional) to taste
Instructions
- Place garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, oil and seasoning(s) in food processor/blender (my Vitamix makes it very smooth) with a little of the reserved liquid (or water) and juice of one lemon. Blend to form a smooth paste.
- Add more lemon juice, reserved liquid and/or salt to taste.
- Blend until a soft, creamy texture is achieved.
- Serve in bowl as a dip, topped with a little oil and parsley sprig, or dash of cayenne or paprika, with warm pita, pita chips, or your favorite veggies.
Notes
- Choose canned chickpeas without disodium EDTA for cleaner flavor.
- If tahini is unavailable, peanut butter is an acceptable substitute.
- Enhance hummus by adding sundried tomatoes, roasted red pepper, or other flavorings as desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 56mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 41IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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