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Classic Hummus

This homemade Hummus recipe is packed with so much flavor and is incredibly easy to make - just 5 minutes to make! Use it any way you want: as a snack, a dip or sandwich spread!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword homemade hummus, how to make hummus, hummus, hummus recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 257kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 15 ounces chickpeas 1 can
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Add the tahini, water, and lemon juice into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until light and creamy, about 1 minute.
  • Add the garlic and chickpeas. Pulse until the chickpeas are broken into small pieces, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and continue processing for another minute or so.
  • With the food processor on, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the hummus is smooth and creamy. If the hummus is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is achieved.
  • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Enjoy the hummus right away or transfer it to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • To serve: drizzle the hummus with olive oil and sprinkle some paprika over the top.

Notes

If you don’t have tahini or simply don't want to use it, skip step one and add the water, lemon juice, garlic, and chickpeas to the food processor at the same time.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 259mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg