Hummus
10 min

This homemade hummus recipe is quick and easy to make, super-smooth and creamy, and tastes so fresh and flavorful!

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup good-quality tahini
  • 2–4 tablespoons cold water, or more if needed
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  • juice of 1 lemon (2–3 tablespoons)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas*, rinsed and drained
  • optional toppings: extra drizzle of olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, sprinkle of ground sumac or paprika, toasted pine nuts

Directions

  1. 1

    Add tahini, cold water, olive oil, cumin, salt, garlic and lemon juice to a food processor.  Puree until smooth.

  2. 2

    Add in the chickpeas.  Puree for 3-4 minutes, pausing halfway to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until the hummus is smooth.  If it seems too thick, add in another tablespoon or two of water.

  3. 3

    Taste and season with additional salt, cumin, and/or lemon juice if needed.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately, garnished with your desired toppings.  Or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.