Homemade Hummus

By zhanghengshuo

8 Person

15 Minutes

0 Calories

This basic homemade hummus recipe is quick and easy to make, super-smooth and creamy, and tastes so fresh and flavorful! This is the creamiest, dreamiest, smoothest, most-flavorful hummus ever! Most all of the ingredients can be found in your pantry, making this an easy impromptu dip to make for parties, game day, or a regular delicious weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

toasted pine nuts
sprinkle of ground sumac or paprika
chopped fresh parsley
15 oz. chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
3/4 tsp. fine sea salt
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
4 tbsp. cold water
1/3 cup good-quality tahini

Method

01

Add tahini, cold water, olive oil, cumin, salt, garlic and lemon juice to a food processor. Puree until smooth.
02

Add in the chickpeas. Puree for 3-4 minutes, pausing halfway to scrape down the sides of the bowl until the hummus is smooth. If it seems too thick, add in another tablespoon or two of water.
03

Taste and season with additional salt, cumin, and/or lemon juice if needed.
04

Serve immediately, garnished with your desired toppings. Or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

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Homemade Hummus

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( By zhanghengshuo )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 8 servings
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 5 Mins
Total Time 15 Mins

02 Ingredients

toasted pine nuts

sprinkle of ground sumac or paprika

chopped fresh parsley

15 oz. chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 tbsp. lemon juice

2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed

3/4 tsp. fine sea salt

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

4 tbsp. cold water

1/3 cup good-quality tahini

03 Method

Step 1

Add tahini, cold water, olive oil, cumin, salt, garlic and lemon juice to a food processor. Puree until smooth.

Step 2

Add in the chickpeas. Puree for 3-4 minutes, pausing halfway to scrape down the sides of the bowl until the hummus is smooth. If it seems too thick, add in another tablespoon or two of water.

Step 3

Taste and season with additional salt, cumin, and/or lemon juice if needed.

Step 4

Serve immediately, garnished with your desired toppings. Or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

04 Author