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Homemade Hummus Recipe

A step-by-step process on how to make homemade hummus using simple ingredients: Creamy, fluffy, and easy to make.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 201 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 30 ounces chickpeas 2 Cans, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ Cup lemon juice (from 1 1⁄2 to 2 lemons), more to taste
  • 1-2 garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • kosher salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ Cup Tahini
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ Cup water or 3 ice cubes
Optional Garnishes:
  • a drizzle of olive oil sprinkle of paprika or chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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  1. Drain and rinse the 30 ounces Chickpeas in a colander.
  2. If desired you can peel them and discard the thin skin. Get all your ingredients ready.
  3. Next, add chickpeas, ½ Cup Tahini, ¼ Cup Lemon Juice, 1-2 Garlic Cloves, ¼ Cup water or 3 ice cubes, ¾ teaspoon Ground Cumin, 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Kosher salt and pepper, to taste to a high-powered blender.
  4. Blend the chickpeas on high for 30 seconds, pause once or twice to scrape the sides down. If the hummus seems too thick, add a tablespoon or two of water.
  5. Transfer the hummus into a large bowl, using the back of a large spoon to create swirls in the center. Taste the hummus and add in extra salt, cumin and/or lemon juice if needed.
  6. To garnish, add A drizzle of olive oil and a dash of paprika, or add on any toppings that you would like. Enjoy!!

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice. Store-bought lemon juice always tastes stale and sad, and it will make your hummus taste stale and sad. Buy lemons, and your humus will taste fresh and delicious.
  • For a more mellow-tasting hummus, mince the garlic in the food processor or blender with the lemon juice and let that mixture rest for a few minutes, the garlic will lose its harsh, raw bite and mellow out.
  • Sprinkle ground sumac, which is sour and deep pink, it balances out the hummus so well. Or sprinkle on some paprika for a splash of color.
  •  Top off your dip with sliced pickles for a satisfying crunch.
  • For a creamier hummus, tenderize the chickpeas using baking soda in the overnight soaking of the chickpeas,
  • Invest in some good tahini like Soom or Al Arz, it's worth it!

Nutrition Information

Calories 201kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 301mg (13%) Potassium 230mg (7%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 26IU (1%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 201

% Daily Value*

Calories 201kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 301mg 13%
Potassium 230mg 5%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 26IU 1%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 60mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.