Description
Indulge in this creamy, flavorful homemade hummus that’s perfect for snacking or entertaining. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll impress everyone at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) organic chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves (raw or roasted)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 2–4 tbsp water
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a food processor, blend chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, and salt until chunky.
- Gradually add olive oil and water while processing until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with paprika or herbs.
- Serve with pita chips or fresh veggies.
Notes
- For a unique twist, experiment by adding roasted red peppers or spices like smoked paprika.
- To achieve creaminess, consider peeling the chickpeas before blending.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg