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How to Make Hummus

Learn How to Make Hummus that is creamy, flavorful, and better than store-bought. This simple recipe is perfect as-is, or explore easy ways to customize your bowl.

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 cooked chickpeas drained and liquid reserved (one 14 or 16 ounce can, see note 1)
  • 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

  • Chickpeas: Save some of the juice from the canned chickpeas (also known as aquafaba), or cooking liquid from dried chickpeas, to adjust the consistency of your hummus.
  • Garlic: For a softer, more mellow flavor, cut the top of a whole bulb of garlic off to expose the cloves. Drizzle with olive oil and wrap in foil. Roast at 400 degrees for 45 to 60 minutes, until a knife easily pierces the cloves.

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 Monounsaturated Fat 6g Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 190mg (5%) 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.