I love hummus. It is incredibly easy to make and is always a hit at parties. Don’t get me wrong I love Ranch dressing with my raw veggies but it is always nice to have some homemade hummus on the table as well.
Hummus originated in the Middle East and is very popular in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. I enjoy eating it with raw carrots, celery, broccoli, bell peppers, pita bread, and pita chips. You will be amazed at how easy it is to make too. If I can make this recipe you can do it. Let’s get started!
Step 1: Gather the ingredients and tools
In order to make this yummy homemade hummus you will need just a few ingredients and tools:
- Tahini – Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds. It is very similar to nut butter.
- Olive oil – The olive oil will help make a better texture. And will be used to go on the top afterward.
- Lemon Juice – If you can get fresh lemons, use them, otherwise you can settle for bottled lemon juice.
- Garlic – Don’t skip out on the fresh garlic cloves.
- Salt – I generally will just use normal table salt for this but fine sea salt or fine kosher salt works wonders.
- Cumin – This is an optional ingredient although some would say it isn’t optional, haha. It gives it a nice flavor.
- Water – I always use filtered water, because my tap water tastes gross. The water will help you get the desired consistency.
- Garbanzo Beans – Also commonly known as chickpeas. For extra smooth hummus remove the little skin or shell from each of the beans.
- Paprika – Sprinkle a bit of paprika on the top to give it some color.
Tools
- Food Processor
- Spatula
Step 2: How to make hummus
Begin by adding the tahini, olive oil, about half of the lemon juice, about half of the minced garlic, half of the salt, and a couple of tablespoons of the water into the food processor. Pulse it to blend those ingredients together. Use the spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl. It can also be made in a high-speed blender like a Vitamix.
Step 3: The Garbanzo beans (Chickpeas)
Drain the can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas) and add them to the food processor. You can use raw beans and soak and cook them in hot water first and drain them if you like. This process takes a while unless you do them in an Instant Pot which takes about an hour. I don’t mind using canned chickpeas so I just use those. Totally up to you. If you want your hummus to extra smooth, remove the outer shell or skin from each bean.
Turn on the food processor and blend them for 30 seconds or so. Remove the lid and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Blend it some more until smooth.
Step 4: Taste the hummus and blend it some more
Dip a spoon in the hummus and give it a taste. Add the leftover salt, garlic, and lemon juice if desired according to your tastes. Add any extra water as needed to get your desired consistency.
Step 5: Serve it up!
Now spoon the hummus into a bowl and top it off with some olive oil and paprika.
Serve it up with some raw veggies like broccoli, cucumber, bell peppers, and carrots. Also pita or flat bread and pita chips go well with it too. Or use it in any number of dishes. Enjoy!
How long does homemade hummus last?
Since it doesn’t have any preservatives in it, homemade hummus will last 5 to 7 days in the fridge. Cover it with plastic wrap or something else to help maintain the freshness. Chances are it won’t last that long though, I imagine it will get gobbled up pretty quickly.
Hummus
Equipment
- Food Processor or High-Speed Blender
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup tahini sesame seed paste or butter (50g)
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil 15ml
- 2 to 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 30 to 45ml
- 1 to 2 cloves of fresh minced garlic
- 1 to 1 1/2 tsp. of salt 4 to 6g
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin optional
- 2 to 4 Tbsp. cold water 30 to 60ml
- 15 oz can of garbanzo beans chickpeas (425g)
- Top with paprika and olive oil
Instructions
- Add the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, water, salt, and minced garlic to the food processor. I don't recommend using all of the water, salt, lemon juice, and garlic at first. You can always add a bit more of it after you taste it.
- Blend those ingredients for a few seconds. Scrape the sides of the bowl, then add in all of the garbanzo beans (chickpeas). Remove the skins of the beans first if desired. It will create a smoother hummus.
- Blend for 30 seconds to a minute until nice and smooth. Taste the hummus and add in the rest of the salt, lemon juice, and garlic if desired. Scrape the sides of the food processor bowl as needed.
- Top the hummus with some olive oil and paprika. Serve it with raw veggies, pita bread, or whatever else you like. Enjoy!
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I needed an easy snack while I am at home. This Hummus recipe is great. Thanks for the quick snack for my veggies.
You are very welcome!
I have tried many of your recipes and have loved them, I’ll surely try this too.
Thanks! 🙂 Glad you like them.
i love your pictures. amazing. look restaurant quality. the idea to drizzle some olive oil on top sounds great.
Thank you so much! 🙂
We love hummus, and I don’t know why we don’t make our own more often! Looks like a great project for while we are home.
Definitely a great recipe for when you are at home. 🙂
Love hummus too, usually around party season but could be persuaded to make it a summer dish with this recipe
Agreed! 🙂
Love homemade hummus!! It’s so fun to experiment and come up with different flavours
So true, Bruce!! 🙂
Cool, I will try this out at home. Dont have sesame seeds now at home and grocery stores are in crisis. Once things get over, I will try preparing. You have explained the process well.
Great! Stay safe and healthy. 🙂
Oh my goodness, this look so delicious and it look so easy to make. Now, I can make my own hummus at home. Thank you!
You are very welcome, Gervin! 🙂
Wow! Yum! You do make this one sound super easy. We love hummus. I think now might be a great time for us to try to make it. Thanks for the idea!
Thank you, Paula! Yes a perfect time to try out this recipe. 🙂
Hhhaaaa….I would have loved to try this but the lemons in there could burn out my tummy. Of late, my body won’t tolerate them at all.
Darn sorry to hear that! You can leave the lemon juice out. 🙂
I didn’t know that hummus is so easy to make. I am going to try it out for my party this weekend.
Yes, it is super easy! Please let me know how it turns out. 🙂
I’m a huge fan of hummus. It’s so delicious. I’ve never made it and now is the perfect time to start! Especially using this recipe!
Let me know how you like this recipe! 🙂
I have never try Hummus before, but I am totally curious now. It looks delicious and it seems easy to make. Definitely on my quarantine list of things to do.
Definitely try it sometime when you have the chance. 🙂
Hummus is TOTALLY a favorite of mine too. Ughhhh! Especially with chicken. SO friggin’ delicious! Now I am officially craving it!
Awesome! 🙂 Hummus is the best! haha
I can’t wait to try this recipe. I actually have all the ingredients right now. I’ll have to make some tomorrow.
Let me know how it turns out. 🙂 🙂
I love making hummus. It’s so good when it’s homemade. I was just looking for a new recipe to try.
Awesome, Kathy! 🙂
YUM – great recipe! I made your recipe last weekend and it turned out sooo good!
Thank you, Melissa! 🙂
This is incredibly easy to make! Thank you!
You are so very welcome, Toni! 🙂
It’s been so hard to find a hummus recipe I like! I can’t wait to give this recipe a try!
Thanks, Katie!