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Easy and quick Hummus takes less than 10 minutes to make. It's creamy, savory and has a slightly tangy flavor, which makes it a delicious and healthy appetizer served perfectly with pita bread, chips, and vegetables.
Hummus Recipe
This easy hummus recipe is a popular Middle Eastern dip or spread made from cooked chickpeas, blended with a rich sesame paste – tahini, and seasoned with lemon juice, garlic, salt, and ground cumin. It’s smooth, creamy, and has a slightly tangy flavor.
Hummus is often served as an appetizer with pita bread, chips or vegetables for dipping, and it’s also used as a condiment in sandwiches or wraps. It’s a nutritious and versatile food known for its rich taste and health benefits, as it is a good source of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients.
Looking for more dip recipes? Check out my Zucchini Dip recipe!
Why This Recipe Works
Making authentic hummus is easy and quick. It’s fail-proof and guaranteed to please. Everyone can make this delicious dish without any cooking experience.
It’s also a vegetarian and vegan-friendly recipe, making it an inclusive option for people with various dietary preferences and restrictions.
You may also make hummus ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a few days or a week.
Recipe Ingredients
This homemade hummus recipe is quick to prepare and requires only a few ingredients:
- Chickpeas
- Garlic
- Tahini
- Salt
- Ground cumin
- Paprika
- Lemon juice
- Ice cube
- Olive oil
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Hummus
Making hummus is simple. You make make it either from dried chickpeas or the store-bought canned ones. If it’s hard to find the dried chickpeas in your area, you can always get the canned ones from your local grocery stores. Easy and convenient.
First, add cooked chickpeas, garlic, tahini, salt, ground cumin, and paprika to a blender (or a food processor). Blend for a few minutes, then add ice cubes and blend until creamy and smooth.
Dish it out. Sprinkle on some paprika or any hot pepper flakes to give the final dish a spicy kick. Drizzle with olive oil. Enjoy!
Cooking Tips
For the best result, please follow my tips below:
- If using dried chickpeas, cook them until they are very tender.
- Adding ice cubes during blending helps to cool down the mixture and results in a smoother texture.
- If the hummus is too thick, you can adjust the consistency by adding a bit of water or extra lemon juice until it reaches your desired thickness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store hummus in an airtight container and refrigerate it for 5 to 7 days for the best taste.
It’s not recommended to keep the hummus in the freezer which will alter the texture and affect the quality.
Hummus is a good source of plant-based protein. It’s rich in fiber, and provide vitamins, minerals, and healthy fat to the body which helps to reduce the risk of heart disease. It’s a healthy food that benefits our body in several ways. However, be mindful of portion sizes, and enjoy hummus as part of a balanced diet due to the caloric content.
This recipe has 257 calories per serving.
What To Serve With Hummus
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Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, fully cooked or 1 can
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 small ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas, garlic, tahini, salt, ground cumin, half of the paprika, and fresh lemon juice to a blender (or food processor). Blend for 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed. Add the ice cubes and blend for an additional 1 minute, or until smooth.
- Spoon the hummus into a serving dish. Sprinkle the remaining paprika and freshly chopped green onion (or parsley) on top. Drizzle with olive oil and serve immediately.
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Notes
- If using dried chickpeas, cook them until they are very tender.
- Adding ice cubes during blending helps to cool down the mixture and results in a smoother texture.
- If the hummus is too thick, you can adjust the consistency by adding a bit of water or extra lemon juice until it reaches your desired thickness.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This hummus is addictive. I cooked the chickpeas from dry and while they were good, the additions for this recipe made it irresistible. I add an extra bit of Olive oil as I heat up the amount I need for dipping.