Description
This Best Homemade Hummus recipe delivers creamy, smooth texture with bold Mediterranean flavor using chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. A healthy, vegan dip that’s quick, protein-rich, and perfect for snacks, wraps, or mezze platters.
Ingredients
¼ cup tahini
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove minced
½ teaspoon salt
1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
Pinch ground cumin (optional)
Instructions
1. Blend the tahini and lemon juice in a food processor for 1 minute to create a creamy base.
2. Add minced garlic and salt, then blend for 30 seconds.
3. Add chickpeas and blend for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping sides as needed.
4. Slowly stream in olive oil and cold water while blending until smooth and fluffy.
5. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice, salt, or cumin if desired.
6. Spoon into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with paprika or sesame seeds.
Notes
Use canned chickpeas for ease, or cook your own for more control over texture.
If refrigerating, stir in cold water to restore creaminess before serving.
This hummus is freezer-friendly for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dips & Sauces
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg