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The Best Homemade Hummus Recipe (Really!)
5 from 12 votes

The Best Homemade Hummus Recipe (Really!)

This homemade hummus recipe uses canned chickpeas cooked with baking soda, blended with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. The process includes peeling the chickpeas for a smoother texture, resulting in a creamy, rich dip with balanced flavors from garlic and lemon. It serves as a classic, wholesome hummus suitable for dips or spreads.

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 131 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Greek

Ingredients

  • 1 can chickpeas 15 ounces
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 tablespoons tahini hulled

Instructions

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  1. Drain the chickpeas in a mesh strainer and remove all the peels that you can easily take off the chickpeas. Rinse the chickpeas under cold running water and continue to remove any peels that may have been released from the chickpeas.
  2. Place the chickpeas in a pot with the baking soda and cover with water. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the chickpeas start to bloat and get soft.
  3. Once cooked, drain the chickpeas in a mesh strainer and run cool water over them for at least 1 minute, then set aside.
  4. In a food processor, combine the lemon juice, garlic clove, and salt. Blend on high speed until the garlic is finely chopped and combined with the lemon juice.
  5. Now add the tahini to the lemon juice mixture and blend on high until thick and creamy. While running the food processor, add 2 tbsp of ice water and blend until very smooth.
  6. Add the cooked chickpeas to the food processor and blend on high.
  7. While the food processor is running, add the olive oil and blend until the chickpea mixture is super smooth. Always scrape down the sides of the food processor and add more ice water if necessary.

Notes

  • Tahini contributes essential nutty flavor and creamy texture; substituting with sesame oil and nut butters changes the taste noticeably.
  • When using dried chickpeas, soak them overnight and cook until tender before using about 1¼ cups cooked chickpeas per recipe.
  • Peeling the chickpeas after soaking is important to achieve a smooth hummus.
  • Simmering chickpeas with baking soda helps soften them further and improves texture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 131kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Sodium 568mg (24%) Potassium 64mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 8IU (0%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131

% Daily Value*

Calories 131kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Sodium 568mg 24%
Potassium 64mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 8IU 0%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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