Easy Homemade Hummus
So much better than store bought, making hummus at home is easy and the results are delicious! It's also a heart healthy snack you can feel good about eating.The original recipe appeared on NYT Cooking.
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.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Homemade Hummus
Amount per Serving
Calories
209
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Sodium
162
mg
7
%
Potassium
203
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
13
g
4
%
Fiber
4
g
17
%
Sugar
0.4
g
0
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
45
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
63
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.