How to Make Perfect Homemade Hummus (Vegan)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
201 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Condiments
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
How to Make Perfect Homemade Hummus (Vegan)
Description
How to Make Perfect Homemade Hummus (Vegan) uses canned chickpeas combined with tahini paste, lemon juice, crushed garlic, and olive oil to create a creamy, blended dip. The recipe includes reserved chickpea water measured for smoothness and salt to highlight flavors. Optional smoked paprika and coriander offer contrasting smoky and fresh herbal accents.
Blending these ingredients thoroughly produces a hummus with a silky and thick texture. The lemon juice provides brightness, while tahini adds nuttiness and richness. Garlic delivers pungency balanced by olive oil’s fruitiness and smooth mouthfeel.
Serve this hummus as a dip for crudités or pita bread, or spread it in wraps and sandwiches for a vegan protein boost. The paprika and coriander garnish contribute visual appeal and flavor complexity when included.
Although nutrition information is approximate, the recipe provides a straightforward method to produce classic vegan hummus at home with simple pantry ingredients and a blender.
Ingredients
- 2 x 400g chickpeas drained (reserve chickpea water & a few chickpeas, canned
- 75 ml chickpea water
- 4 tablespoons tahini
- lemon juice of 1
- 4 cloves garlic crush these first if your blender is a bit on the weedy side
- 1 teaspoon salt yes really - it makes a big difference to the flavour
- 4 tablespoons olive oil ideally good quality extra virgin, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon paprika ideally smoked (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Coriander optional, also known as cilantro
Instructions
- Place the drained chickpeas, 75ml chickpea water, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and olive oil in a high speed blender. Blend for 1-2 minutes (I use the fruit and veg setting on my Froothie, which takes 1 minute 30 seconds).
- Put on a plate or in a shallow bowl and decorate with the reserved chickpeas, paprika and fresh coriander.
Notes
- This hummus is vegan and uses canned chickpeas for convenience, reserving some liquid to adjust texture.
- Crushing garlic first enhances the garlic flavor if your blender is less powerful.
- Adding salt is essential to bring out the flavors in the dip.
- Optional paprika and fresh coriander garnish add color and extra taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 572mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 140IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7.9mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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