Description
This Best Homemade Hummus is an easy recipe that packs a punch of nutrition and taste—perfect for snacking, spreading on sandwiches, or serving at gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
- Paprika and 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 it becomes smooth. If the hummus is too thick, add water gradually until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste your hummus and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the hummus in a bowl, drizzled with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and chopped parsley.
Notes
For an ultra-smooth texture, consider peeling the chickpeas before blending. Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg