Description
This classic Middle Eastern hummus recipe is a creamy, flavorful dip made from chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Perfect as a healthy appetizer or snack, it’s quick to prepare and can be customized with various toppings such as paprika, parsley, or toasted pine nuts for an extra touch of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more for serving)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- 2–4 tablespoons cold water
Optional Toppings
- Paprika
- Olive oil drizzle
- Chopped parsley
- Toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Blend Tahini and Lemon Juice: In a food processor, combine the tahini and fresh lemon juice. Process for 1 minute until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, creating the base of your hummus.
- Add Seasonings and Blend: Add the minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ground cumin, and a generous pinch of salt to the tahini mixture. Process again for 30 seconds, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even mixing.
- Add Chickpeas and Blend Until Smooth: Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to the food processor. Blend the mixture for about 1–2 minutes until thick and thoroughly smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: While the processor is running, slowly add 2 to 4 tablespoons of cold water until the hummus reaches your desired creamy consistency.
- Taste and Season: Taste the hummus and adjust the salt or lemon juice if needed to balance the flavors.
- Serve and Garnish: Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl. Drizzle with extra olive oil and add your preferred toppings such as paprika, chopped parsley, or toasted pine nuts before serving.
Notes
- For ultra-smooth hummus, peel the chickpeas by gently rubbing them with a clean towel.
- You can substitute white beans for chickpeas for a different flavor profile.
- Store hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
