Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe from Scratch
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Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe from Scratch
Description
This recipe starts with cooked or canned chickpeas processed into a thick base. Tahini adds creaminess and nuttiness, balanced by lemon juice for acidity. Roasted garlic introduces mellow, complex aroma and flavor, enhanced further by an olive oil drizzle infused with roasted garlic. Salt and cayenne pepper season the hummus to taste. The mixture is processed until very smooth, making a dip with rich texture and layered flavors. Serving suggestions include garnishing with olive oil, cayenne, and parsley.
The preparation can be done ahead and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Using dried chickpeas soaked overnight and cooked with baking soda and then peeled can make a silkier hummus. Alternatively, canned chickpeas are convenient and ready to use. The recipe includes tips for making roasted garlic oil at home and adjusting tahini, lemon, and salt levels to taste.
This hummus is versatile as a spread, dip, or accompaniment to many dishes.
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups chickpeas cooked dried or 4 1/2 cups canned
- ½ cup tahini
- lemon juice of 1
- 1/3 cup garlic roasted
- ¼ cup olive oil roasted garlic infused
- sea salt to taste
- cayenne pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas to a food processor and pulse on high speed until it forms a thick paste
- Next, add in the tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt and process over low speed for 2-4 minutes while drizzling in the roasted garlic olive oil until very smooth.
- Serve with on a plate with a drizzle of olive oil, cayenne, and optional chopped parsley.
Notes
- Soak dried chickpeas overnight with plenty of water before cooking with baking soda for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- Removing chickpea skins after cooking improves creaminess but is optional.
- Canned chickpeas can be used as a quick alternative after draining.
- Store homemade hummus covered in the refrigerator for 6-7 days; it does not freeze well.
- Roasted garlic olive oil can be made by cooking garlic cloves in olive oil over low heat until soft and browned for 30-40 minutes.
- Adjust flavor with additional tahini, lemon juice, or salt as needed before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 378 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 378kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 717mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 57IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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