Description
Discover the magic of homemade hummus with this easy-to-follow recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a creamy, dreamy dip. Perfect for parties, game nights, or cozy evenings at home, this hummus is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With fresh flavors and a delightful texture, each bite offers a taste sensation you’ll want to experience time and time again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) organic chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin (optional)
- Ice-cold water as needed
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on your countertop. Drain and rinse chickpeas under cold water.
- Blend: In a food processor, combine chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic cloves, tahini, olive oil, salt, and cumin if using. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Adjust Consistency: With the processor running, gradually add ice-cold water one tablespoon at a time until you achieve desired creaminess.
- Taste Test: Stop blending and taste the hummus; adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if necessary. Blend briefly to incorporate.
- Serve: Transfer hummus to a bowl; drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle paprika or parsley as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg