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Quick and Easy Classic Hummus

This Quick and Easy Classic Hummus recipe is a fast way to get super smooth, creamy hummus without using dry beans or removing the skins! It's high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats, and it makes a wonderful snack on pita bread or spread on sandwiches.

Prep Time
10 mins
Chilling time
30 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 154 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 15 oz. canned chickpeas drained and rinsed (1.5 cups cooked chickpeas)
  • 1 clove garlic smashed
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice from about 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup Tahini (see notes)
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • extra olive oil, sesame seeds, whole chickpeas, chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, smashed garlic clove, cumin (1/2 teaspoon), and kosher salt (1/2 teaspoon) to a food processor. Press on until everything is chopped very finely and blended together (about 1-2 minutes).
  2. Slowly drizzle in the lemon juice (1/4 cup), then water (2 tablespoons), while food processor is running.
  3. Scrape down the sides, add the tahini (1/4 cup), and process again.
  4. Scrape down the sides, then slowly drizzle in the olive oil (1/4 cup) while food processor is on.
  5. Chill for at least 30 minutes, which will help infuse the flavors and thicken the hummus.
  6. Serve drizzled with more extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkled with whole chickpeas, sesame seeds, and chopped parsley, if desired.

Notes

  • If you want to use whole chickpeas as a garnish, be sure to reserve some from the can before adding them to the food processor.
  • Tahini substitution: Don't have tahini, or can't find it at your store? Substitute with almond butter or peanut butter.
  • Storage: The prepared hummus can be stored in your refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.
  • If you don't have a food processor, a blender will work as well.
  • The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 154kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 296mg (12%) Potassium 119mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 8IU (0%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 154

% Daily Value*

Calories 154kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 296mg 12%
Potassium 119mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 8IU 0%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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