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How to Make Hummus
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How to Make Hummus

How to Make Hummus involves blending chickpeas with garlic, lemon juice, tahini, and olive oil to create a smooth, creamy spread. The mixture’s consistency is adjusted with reserved chickpea liquid or water, and seasoned with salt. The final hummus is typically served drizzled with olive oil. This method yields traditional textured hummus suitable for dips or spreads.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 (1/4 cup) servings
Calories: 190 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chickpeas drained and liquid reserved (one 14 or 16 ounce can, see note 1, cooked
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled (see note 2)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 2 lemons)
  • 1/3 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • salt

Instructions

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  1. In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine chickpeas, lemon juice, and garlic and pulse until the garlic is minced and the chickpeas are ground.
  2. Add tahini, olive oil, and reserved chickpea liquid (or water) as needed, and process until smooth or desired consistency. Season to taste with salt (I like 1/2 teaspoon). To serve, drizzle olive oil over the top.

Notes

  • Reserve and use some of the juice from canned or cooked chickpeas (aquafaba) to adjust the hummus consistency without thinning flavor.
  • For milder garlic flavor, roast an entire bulb by trimming the top, drizzling with olive oil, wrapping in foil, and roasting at 400°F for 45–60 minutes until soft.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25 cup Calories 190kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 190mg (4%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 20IU (0%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 (1/4 cup) servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25 cup
Calories 190kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 190mg 4%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 20IU 0%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

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