Why buy store-bought hummus when you can whip up a creamy hummus at home in just minutes that tastes even better? This homemade hummus recipe is fresh, flavorful and so easy to make with fridge and pantry staples.
I love a good dip! They are so fun to eat, aren’t they? Of all the dips, hummus seems to be one of our most frequent go-to recipes. It’s healthy, easy to make, and we almost always have everything we need on hand. The only thing that stands between us and hummus is 10 minutes in the kitchen.
This homemade hummus recipe is quite possibly the easiest recipe you can tackle. No cooking is required. No chopping either. You can’t beat that, can you? Instead, the food processor does all the hard work in this recipe. And you reap all of the benefits in the form of creamy hummus!
We love making hummus at home and it’s not only because it perfect for dipping pita, veggies and so much more. It’s also tastier than anything we can buy at the store. You really can’t beat the freshness of homemade hummus made with fresh garlic and lemon. It’s also wonderful to be able to tweak and adjust the ingredients to suit your own tastes.
Why we love this recipe
- It’s delicious! Homemade hummus tastes fresher and more flavorful than store-bought, in my opinion!
- Hummus is nutritious.
- The dip/spread is easy to put together. A food processor does all of the work.
- Hummus is made with fridge and pantry staples so we can whip it up anytime.
- You can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your own tastes.
- Hummus is great for dipping all of the things or even added to sandwiches and wraps for added flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients for Hummus
- Chickpeas: 1 can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained.
- Garlic: I use 1 clove of garlic You can add more garlic to suit your tastes.
- Tahini: this sesame seed paste is essential to make authentic hummus.
- Lemon juice: freshly squeezed.
- Olive oil: Use a good quality olive oil for optimal flavor.
- Seasoning: salt and ground cumin.
- Water: used to thin out the hummus to reach the desired consistency.
**Note: Ingredient quantities and full instructions are in the recipe card at the end of this post.**
How to make hummus
- Blend ingredients. Add all of the ingredients except for the water in a food processor. Process together for one minute.
- Add water to reach desired consistency. Add a couple tablespoons of water and puree for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides and if the mixture is too thick, add more water. Puree for 3 minutes to ensure it is smooth.
- Adjust seasonings and serve. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve. [Note: We love to drizzle hummus with olive oil and sprinkle it with fresh herbs and/or red pepper flakes, but this is optional.]
Tips for making an ultra smooth, delicious hummus
There a few things that help this hummus be so darn good! If you follow these 3 tips, you are sure to make a fluffy, delicious dip!
- Good quality ingredients! This is where you want to use your best quality olive oil and tahini. Because the recipe is so simple in ingredients, each of the ingredients plays an important roll in bringing on the best, fresh taste. Don’t skimp out here!
- Remove the skins of the chickpeas. This step is entirely optional and, to be honest, a bit tideous. But its something I often do because it does make a difference in how smooth the end result is. I usually enlist the help of my hubby here to speed up the process and we just pinch the chickpeas between our fingers (kind of like you are snapping your fingers lightly) and the skins slide right off.
- Whip it good! The key to a fluffy, smooth dip is letting the food processor work it real good! While it may look like the hummus has come together in under a minute, let the food processor continue to process it for several minutes. It will aerate the dip and make it so much better!
How to store hummus
Hummus can be transferred into an airtight container and stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
What to serve with hummus
Hummus is great served as a dip or can even be used as a spread in sandwiches and wraps. We love adding it to wraps made with my Homemade Falafel!
As a dip, we love to serve hummus with pita bread or fresh veggies like carrot sticks, celery, grape tomatoes, cucumber. Pita chips, bagel chips, and so much more can be served with this dip though!
Looking for more chickpea recipes? You may also like:
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Healthy Caesar Salad with Roasted Chickpea Croutons
Greek Chickpea Soup (Revithosoupa)
Chickpea Salad with Tuna
Chickpea Noodle Soup
Homemade Falafel
Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 1 garlic clove minced. You can add more garlic to suit your tastes.
- 3 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (+more to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2-5 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients except for the water in a food processor. Process together for one minute.
- Add a couple tablespoons of water and puree for 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides and if the mixture is too thick, add more water. Puree for 3 minutes to ensure it is smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve. [Note: We love to drizzle hummus with olive oil and sprinkle it with fresh herbs and/or red pepper flakes, but this is optional.]
Note: Metric ingredient measurements are provided as a courtesy using a third-party calculator and are rounded to the nearest unit. The recipes provided on this site have not been tested with metric measurements and their accuracy cannot be verified.
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided is based on third-party calculations and is an estimate only. Accurate nutritional facts will vary based on the particular brands used, portion sizes, measurement accuracy and more.
