Creamy Homemade Hummus
Indulge in the velvety goodness of homemade hummus, a delightful dip that transforms simple chickpeas into a flavor-packed experience. This quick and easy recipe combines creamy tahini, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic garlic to create a dish perfect for snacking or entertaining. In just 10 minutes, you can whip up a batch that’s sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal. Serve it with fresh veggies, pita chips, or use it as a spread on sandwiches for a healthy twist!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 (two-tablespoon servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
- Water as needed for consistency
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the canned chickpeas under cold water.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin (if using), and salt.
- Pulse until coarsely mixed, then slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending until creamy.
- Adjust consistency by adding ice-cold water tablespoon by tablespoon until desired creaminess is reached.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; serve garnished with olive oil and paprika.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg