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Easy Homemade Hummus
5 from 18 votes

Easy Homemade Hummus

Easy Homemade Hummus is a creamy dip made by blending garbanzo beans, tahini paste, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and seasoning into a smooth and thick spread. Optional cayenne pepper adds a mild heat. This versatile hummus can be served as a dip with pita, chips, or vegetables and customized with added flavors or toppings.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 190 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: International

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Add more lemon juice, reserved liquid and/or salt to taste.
  3. Blend until a soft, creamy texture is achieved.
  4. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190

% 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.