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This recipe for hummus yields a creamy, delicious result every time. Perfectly balanced with savory flavors, acidity, and richness, it’s a heart healthy snack that only feels like an indulgence!
The best part? It takes just a handful of ingredients and it tastes better than anything you can buy at the store.
A can of chickpeas, along with olive oil and tahini, blend with fresh garlic, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper. The result is a smooth, almost fluffy spread with an addictively savory flavor.
Hummus can be enjoyed with pita bread or crackers (very traditional), or fresh veggies. Feel free to slather it on bread as part of your next healthy sandwich. It also makes a great snack and is wonderful as an appetizer or part of a buffet.
Packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, this is one of those dishes you can literally feel good about!
Love eating healthy? Try some of our other good-for-you recipes, like Edamame Quinoa Salad and Italian Sandwiches with White Bean Spread.
Easy Homemade Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 15.5 oz. can chickpeas or two cups cooked chickpeas (see Notes)
- ½ cup tahini see Notes
- ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
- 2 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tbsp. ground cumin or paprika
- salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- water or reserved chickpea cooking liquid
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas, tahini, cumin, olive oil, garlic and lemon juice to a food processor. Season with some salt and pepper and begin to process, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- The mixture will be quite thick. Add water (or chickpea cooking liquid) by the tablespoon till you achieve a smooth purée.
- Taste and add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice, as desired.
- Garnish with a bit more cumin (or paprika) and serve drizzled with a little more olive oil and/or some chopped fresh herbs, like parsley.
Notes
- To ensure the smoothest hummus, remove the outer skin of the chickpeas before processing. This may take a bit of time, but the end result is worth it. The skins can be left on, but the hummus will have a slightly gritty texture.
- Tahini usually needs to be stirred before using, as the oil and sesame paste will separate in the jar. This can take a bit of effort, so allow some extra time for this step. Be sure to get all the way down to the bottom of the jar and combine everything thoroughly.