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How to Make Hummus

Want to learn how to make hummus at home? This recipe takes 10-minutes and will be 110 times better than store-bought hummus. It's creamier, healthier, and more delicious.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 -8
Calories: 300 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 – 540ml cans of chickpeas strained, drained and rinsed
  • ¾ cup Tahini
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • Juice of 2 large lemons
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp cracked black pepper
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp red chili flakes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • ¾ cup cold water
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

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  1. Rinse + drain the chickpeas and add them to the food processor.
  2. Add the tahini, garlic cloves, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cracked black pepper, cumin, red chili flakes, and olive oil to the food processor.
  3. Blend on high until almost completely smooth. 
  4. Scrape the sides down in-between blending.
  5. While blending, slowly stream in the cold water until completely smooth. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
  6. Transfer the hummus to a serving dish and use a spoon to spread around evenly- making a small well in the center.
  7. Stream extra olive oil on top and into the well, and sprinkle the top with fresh parsley!
  8. Serve with prepared fresh veggies and toasted pita bread! TASTY!

Notes

  • Add other delicious ingredients like roasted red pepper, black garlic, sundried tomatoes, lemon zest, etc.! 
  • Add other delicious ingredients like roasted red pepper, black garlic, sundried tomatoes, lemon zest, etc.! 
  • Use any of your favorite spices, herbs, or even use flavored olive oil to your hummus! 
  • Use any of your favorite spices, herbs, or even use flavored olive oil to your hummus! 
  • This is so DELICIOUS and perfect for parties, as an accompaniment to any meal, and an on-the-go snack for yourself or your kids!
  • This is so DELICIOUS and perfect for parties, as an accompaniment to any meal, and an on-the-go snack for yourself or your kids!
  • Store the hummus in the fridge for 4 – 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Store the hummus in the fridge for 4 – 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

Serving 8 Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 26.3g (9%) Protein 10.1g (20%) Fat 19.6g (30%) Saturated Fat 2.7g (14%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g Sodium 905.1mg (38%) Fiber 6.5g (26%) Sugar 1.7g (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Serving 8
Calories 300kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 26.3g 9%
Protein 10.1g 20%
Fat 19.6g 30%
Saturated Fat 2.7g 14%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.8g 40%
Sodium 905.1mg 38%
Fiber 6.5g 26%
Sugar 1.7g 3%

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