Homemade Hummus Recipe

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5 from 14 votes

Homemade Hummus Recipe

Homemade Hummus recipe is smooth and creamy with tahini, chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings:

Author: Alicia Skousen

Ingredients

⅓ cup tahini
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon cumin
¾ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons minced garlic
juice of one lemon
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
fresh vegetables and pita bread for serving

Instructions

Add the tahini, cold water, olive oil, cumin, salt, garlic, and lemon juice to a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the chickpeas and blend for several minutes, until completely smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water to thin it out a little.
Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with fresh vegetables and pita bread on the side for dipping. For a prettier presentation, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika before serving.

Notes

Recipe Tips.

Blend the tahini mixture first so the base is smooth before adding chickpeas.
Scrape down the sides of the food processor as needed so everything blends evenly.
Blend the chickpeas for several minutes for the smoothest texture.
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of extra water if the hummus is too thick.
Make-ahead tip: refrigerate the hummus until ready to serve, then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika right before serving.

Store. Refrigerate homemade hummus in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Stir before serving and add a small drizzle of olive oil if desired.

Freeze. Freeze in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months, though the texture may need stirring after thawing. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and stir well before serving.

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