Description
Learn how to make delicious homemade hummus with this easy recipe. Creamy, flavorful, and perfect for dipping or spreading!
Ingredients
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Tahini Mixture:
- 1/3 cup good-quality tahini
- 2-4 tablespoons cold water, or more if needed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- juice of 1 lemon (2-3 tablespoons)
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas*, rinsed and drained
- optional toppings: extra drizzle of olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, sprinkle of ground sumac or paprika, toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Add tahini, cold water, olive oil, cumin, salt, garlic and lemon juice to a food processor. Puree until smooth. Add in the chickpeas. Puree for 3-4 minutes, pausing halfway to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until the hummus is smooth. If it seems too thick, add in another tablespoon or two of water.
- Taste and season with additional salt, cumin, and/or lemon juice if needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with your desired toppings. Or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Chickpeas can also be cooked from scratch in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop for a smoother texture.
- If using canned chickpeas, simmering them for 20 minutes can also enhance the hummus texture.
- The difference in texture between canned and cooked chickpeas is negligible.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
