Easy Homemade Hummus

5 from 1 vote

Easy Homemade Hummus

This Garlic Hummus is so easy to whip up in less than ten minutes, yet it delivers big on flavor and texture! This recipe transforms a humble can of chickpeas into a light and fluffy dip that’s a million times better than the store-bought kind.

Course Appetizers

Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 124kcal

Author Ashley Amundsen

Ingredients

15 ounce canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
¼ cup tahini
2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice about 1 lemon
1-2 garlic cloves
2-4 tablespoons cold water
½ teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
paprika, fresh parsley, olive oil for garnish

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Instructions

Place the rinsed chickpeas in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 1–2 minutes until warm. This helps them blend smoother. (Optional: If desired, peel the chickpeas skins off for extra creamy hummus.)
In a food processor, pulse the tahini and lemon juice for 30–60 seconds until creamy and lighter in color.
Add the garlic, cumin, salt, and warm chickpeas. Pulse until mostly smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of cold water. Blend until ultra creamy. Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach your desired consistency.
Add more salt, lemon juice, or garlic to taste. Pulse again briefly to mix.
Spoon into a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika or parsley if desired. Serve with pita, veggies, or use as a spread.

Notes

Homemade Tahini: You can easily make your own tahini. Simply add 1 cup of sesame seeds to a frying pan over medium heat. Stir the seeds constantly until they reach a very light golden color, about 3-5 minutes. Allow seeds to cool completely and then transfer to a blender/food processor. Blend for 1 minute, then add 2-4 tablespoons of olive oil. Continue blending until smooth.
Storage: Transfer leftover hummus to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 5–7 days. Give it a quick stir before serving if any separation occurs.

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