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How to Make Perfect Homemade Hummus (Vegan)

For the longest time, a Perfect Homemade Hummus recipe has eluded me…try as I might, I just haven’t been able to get the recipe tasting just right, and it has never been quite smooth enough – but not any longer. I have finally discovered the secret to the perfect homemade hummus – and it’s waaay better than the hummus you get in the shops! (Serves 4-8, depending on how you are using it.)

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 201 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Condiments
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 2 x 400g cans chickpeas drained (reserve chickpea water & a few chickpeas)
  • 75 ml chickpea water
  • 4 tablespoons Tahini
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 4 cloves of garlic (crush these first if your blender is a bit on the weedy side)
  • 1 teaspoon of 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 Fresh coriander / cilantro optional

Instructions

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  1. 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).
  2. Put on a plate or in a shallow bowl and decorate with the reserved chickpeas, paprika and fresh coriander.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

Nutrition Information

Calories 201kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 572mg (24%) Potassium 208mg (6%) Fiber 5g (20%) Vitamin A 140IU (3%) Vitamin C 7.9mg (9%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 201

% 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.