Description
A quick and creamy homemade hummus recipe that is perfect as a dip or spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Paprika for garnish (optional)
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt.
- Blend the mixture until smooth, adding water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with paprika and parsley if desired.
- Serve your hummus with pita bread or fresh vegetables.
Notes
For an extra creamy texture, try removing the skins from the chickpeas before blending. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for a brighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg