How to Make Hummus
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5
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Prep Time
8 mins
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Total Time
8 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
66 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments, Snacks
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
How to Make Hummus
Description
How to Make Hummus combines staple Mediterranean ingredients like tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and chickpeas into a creamy dip. The tahini and lemon blend creates a smooth base, while the addition of chickpeas, garlic, cumin, and olive oil results in a thick but spreadable consistency. The recipe calls for adjusting moisture with reserved chickpea liquid, ensuring the perfect texture whether served immediately or after chilling.
The flavor is fresh and bright from the lemon, with earthy undertones of cumin and the gentle bite of garlic. Olive oil enriches the hummus, and optional garnishes add visual appeal and subtle additional flavor highlights. Hummus is commonly paired with toasted pita chips or raw vegetables as a snack or appetizer.
For best flavor, allow the hummus to rest at least an hour after preparation so the ingredients meld. Store in an airtight container refrigerated for up to a week, maintaining freshness and texture.
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons tahini
- 3 Tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 chickpeas aka garbanzo beans; 15-oz can, drained; aquafaba (liquid) reserved
- 3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil plus additional for garnish
- 3 cloves garlic coarsely chopped
- ¼ salt plus additional to taste, heaping teaspoon
- ¼ teaspoon cumin ground
- paprika optional, for garnish
- parsley optional, for garnish
- Pita chips toasted; for serving
Instructions
- Combine tahini and lemon juice in a blender and blend for 2-3 minutes, until smooth and whipped.
- Add drained chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, salt, and cumin and blend until smooth and creamy. If mixture is too thick, add reserved aquafaba or water a Tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached (if you won’t be serving the hummus until the next day, it’s a good idea to add at least a splash of the reserved aquafaba as it tends to thicken in the fridge).
- Taste-test and add additional salt if needed.
- Cover and store in refrigerator until ready to serve or spread into serving dish and serve, garnished with additional olive oil, parsley, and paprika, if desired.
Notes
- Allow hummus to rest for an hour before serving to deepen flavors.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Add reserved chickpea aquafaba or water to adjust thickness, especially if making ahead.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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