5.0 from 3,870 votes
Hummus
This is seriously the BEST hummus recipe! My family's authentic Lebanese methods make the smoothest homemade hummus you'll ever try!
Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 33 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , Lebanese
Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Tahini
- 2 small garlic cloves
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 3 Ice cubes
- extra-virgin olive oil for serving
- paprika for serving
- chopped fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
- Place the chickpeas in a large bowl of warm water. Rub them with your fingers to release the skins, which will easily float to the surface of the water. Skim the skins from the water with a slotted spoon and discard. This is an optional step, but peeling the chickpeas is what yields a super creamy texture.
- Drain and dry the chickpeas as thoroughly as possible. Transfer the chickpeas to a food processor and pulse into a fine, breadcrumb-like texture, scraping down the sides as needed, about 15 seconds total.
- Add the lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, and ice cubes. Blend until completely smooth, about 5 minutes. Taste the hummus and adjust the flavor as needed by adding more lemon juice or salt.
- Spread the hummus onto a plate or into a bowl, sweeping the hummus with the back of a spoon to create swirls for catching the olive oil. Drizzle the hummus with olive oil and then sprinkle it with paprika and fresh parsley. Serve cool or at room temperature.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- *Nutrition label does not include optional toppings: oil, paprika, or parsley.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last about one week in the fridge.
- Sourcing: You can find the tahini at Middle Eastern markets, natural-food stores or even in large supermarkets, often located with other Middle Eastern ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Calories
33kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
293mg
(12%)
Potassium
35mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
4IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 33
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 33kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 293mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.