Description
Looking for a quick, healthy, and incredibly creamy dip or spread? This Best Homemade Hummus Recipe is your new go-to! Made with just a handful of pantry staples like chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic, it’s the perfect plant-based choice for your snack or meal prep routine. Whether you need quick breakfast ideas, healthy snack options, or an easy recipe to impress guests, this hummus fits the bill. Whip it up in under 10 minutes and enjoy it with pita, veggies, or in your favorite wraps. It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
1 can (15 oz) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
1/4 cup well-stirred tahini
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water
Optional: paprika, chopped fresh parsley, additional olive oil for garnish
Instructions
1. Add the tahini and lemon juice to a food processor. Blend for 1 minute, scrape down the sides, and blend again for 30 seconds until creamy.
2. Add the garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt. Blend for another 30 seconds, scrape, and blend again.
3. Add half of the chickpeas and blend for 1 minute. Scrape the sides and add the remaining chickpeas. Blend until smooth, about 1–2 minutes.
4. Slowly add 2–3 tablespoons of cold water while blending to achieve your desired consistency.
5. Taste and adjust salt, lemon juice, or cumin as needed. Blend again if necessary.
6. Spoon into a bowl, swirl the top, and garnish with olive oil, paprika, and fresh parsley. Serve with pita or veggies.
Notes
For the creamiest hummus, use warm chickpeas and cold water while blending.
Quality tahini makes a big difference – choose a fresh, smooth brand.
Let your hummus rest for 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors develop fully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hummus, easy dip, healthy snack, quick recipe, vegan, chickpea recipe