Description
Say goodbye to store-bought and hello to ultra-creamy, homemade goodness! This Best Homemade Hummus Recipe is a quick, healthy snack perfect for your next gathering, easy lunch, or even light dinner. Blended to silky perfection, it’s packed with plant-based protein and made with wholesome pantry staples like chickpeas, tahini, and lemon juice. Whether you’re after easy recipes, healthy snack ideas, or delicious food ideas for a party platter—this easy recipe delivers every time!
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup tahini
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
2 to 4 tablespoons ice-cold water
1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
1 pinch baking soda (optional, if simmering chickpeas)
Instructions
1. Drain and rinse chickpeas. For smoother hummus, simmer chickpeas with baking soda for 10–15 minutes, then drain and cool.
2. In a food processor, blend tahini and lemon juice for 1 minute until creamy.
3. Add garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt. Process for 30 seconds.
4. Add half of the chickpeas and blend for 1 minute. Add the rest and process until smooth.
5. Slowly add ice water while processing to reach desired consistency.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
7. Transfer to a bowl, swirl with a spoon, drizzle olive oil, sprinkle paprika and parsley. Serve with pita or veggies.
Notes
Simmering chickpeas with baking soda yields a creamier texture.
Whipping tahini with lemon juice before adding other ingredients creates a lighter hummus.
Use ice-cold water to help emulsify and achieve ultra-smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg