Best Homemade Hummus
I make this homemade hummus recipe often because it's so easy (thanks to canned chickpeas), delicious, and comes together quickly. From pretzels, bagel chips and crisp veggies, to wraps and warm pita bread, this simple creamy smooth hummus pairs well with them all!
Equipment
- good quality food processor or high speed blender
- citrus juicer and sieve
- garlic press
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- colander
- rubber scraping spatula
- spoon
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup tahini stirred well before measuring
- 1 large lemon juiced
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 clove fresh garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas drain, but do not rinse; there's no need to peel; reserve a few chickpeas for garnish
- 2 tablespoon cold water
- 1 teaspoon paprika for garnish
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend tahini and lemon juice for 2 minutes; pause to scrape down sides as needed.
- Add 2 T olive oil, minced garlic, cumin and salt. Blend for 1 minute; pause again as needed to scrape down sides.
- Drain the chickpeas. Add half to the food processor and blend for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides and then add the other half. Blend for 1 more minute.
- Add 2 T cold water. Blend for another 2-3 minutes or until the hummus is smooth.
- Transfer mixture to a container. Form a well in the center with a spoon; fill with paprika and top with reserved chickpeas. Then drizzle remaining 1 T olive oil in a circular motion on top.
- For best taste, refrigerate a minimum of 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Avoid the temptation to put all the ingredients in at once into your food processor. This recipe really doesn't take a lot of time, and you will get the best hummus when you follow the steps. The tahini's consistency also comes out much better when it's whipped first with the lemon juice.
Store homemade hummus in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Keep refrigerated.
I like Soom brand tahini, found on Amazon and at Walmart.
For a different hummus variety, see Roasted Red Pepper Hummus.
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