The Best Homemade Hummus

The Best Homemade Hummus

Perfect for dipping veggies into, slathering on a wrap, or tossing with warm, cooked pasta, homemade hummus is incredibly versatile. It takes just a few minutes to make and keeps very well in the fridge for several days.

You can add all kinds of ingredients to change up the flavors, too. Some of our favorites include: extra garlic, roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, and hot sauce to make buffalo hummus.

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Healthy hummus

Since hummus is made with beans and olive oil, the resulting healthy dip is full of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. It will keep you feeling happy and satisfied for hours.

Since this hummus is made without dairy, it's a great option for vegans or vegetarians-- or anyone who wants a little creamy goodness in their life.

My kids love eating it with veggie sticks, like carrots and bell peppers. It'll keep them full for hours longer than ranch dressing!

Homemade hummus can sometimes be spotted as homemade because it's not as creamy as the store-bought kind. This recipe changes all of that.

The order of ingredients makes a big difference in how creamy your spread is, and we've got that covered for you.

You also want to use a high quality food processor and let the hummus blend for a while. No three minute hummus here! Letting the hummus really blend makes it super creamy. If you are ready to invest in a food processor that will take all your sauces and dips to the next level, check out this one from Cuisine Art. 

How to make hummus

Follow our recipe for the most delicious homemade hummus.

We recommend adding ingredients a bit at a time so that everything is able to fully blend and incorporate.

First, drain the cans of chickpeas, reserving some of the liquid in the can called aquafaba. You will want between 4 and 6 TBS of this liquid. If you forgot this step, you can use water instead. (You will likely need a bit more water than chickpea liquid.)

Now, you want to get that tahini nice and creamy.

In a high quality food processor, add the tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil. Turn on the processor and let it blend for two minutes, scrapping down the sides as necessary (at least once). Now you can add the chickpeas, 4 TBS of the reserved liquid, garlic, cumin, and salt to the bowl of the food processor.

We recommend adding just one can of chick peas at a time and letting it blend for at least a minutes.

Then add the second can of chick peas.

Blend for at least another minute, scrapping down the sides at least once each time. At this point, take a look at your hummus.

You may want it to be a bit creamier or wetter. In this case, add the remaining 2 TBS of the reserved liquid and process for another few minutes. How much liquid is needed can depend on how well drained your chick peas were, as well as personal preference. We usually like 5 to 6 TBS total.

And that's it! So easy.

Ingredients Matter

In a recipe with just a few ingredients, those ingredients matter! We recommend using high-quality olive oil and tahini. Poorer quality olive oil or tahini can taste bitter-- definitely NOT what you want in your hummus! 

Our Favorite Olive Oil: Discover the Excellence of Laconiko 

Laconiko olive oil is cold-pressed and ensures maximum freshness, preserving essential nutrients, antioxidants, and healthy fats. The distinct flavors of Laconiko oils (there are so many to choose from!) will ensure that your hummus tastes amazing! 

Hummus is a staple in the Mediterranean Diet and with good reason. In addition to being quick & easy to make, it tastes amazing and adds nutrition to anything you slather it on!

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Category

Side Dish

Servings

servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Perfect for dipping veggies into, slathering on a wrap, or tossing with warm, cooked pasta, this best homemade hummus is incredibly versatile. It takes just a few minutes to make and keeps very well in the fridge for several days.

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Author: Ashley Keating

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup tahini
• 4 TBS lemon juice

• 1/4 cup of high-quality olive oil

• Two 15-ounce cans of chickpeas (drain & reserve 6 TBS of the liquid)
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp cumin
• salt to taste (we recommend 1/4 tsp to 1/2 tsp)

Directions

1. Drain the cans of chickpeas, reserving 1/2 cup of the liquid in the can.
2. In a high quality food processor, add the tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil. Let it blend for two minutes, scrapping down the sides at least once.
3. Now, add one can of the chickpeas, 4 TBS of the reserved liquid, garlic, cumin, and salt to the bowl of the food processor. Blend one minute.
4. Add the second can of chickpeas. Blend 1 to 2 minutes, scraping the sides at least once.
5. Look at your hummus. If you want it to be creamier or wetter, add the remaining 2 TBS of the reserved liquid and process for another few minutes. How much liquid is needed can depend on how well drained your chick peas were, as well as personal preference. We usually like 5 to 6 TBS total.

Recipe Note

You can add all kinds of ingredients to change up the flavor of this hummus. Some of our favorites include: extra garlic, roasted red peppers, sun dried tomatoes, and hot sauce to make buffalo hummus.

SHOP INGREDIENTS HERE: Amazon link