Description
This Homemade Hummus is silky, creamy, and packed with bright lemon and garlic flavor, made with just a handful of pantry staples. It comes together in about 10 minutes with no cooking required, and tastes so much fresher and richer than anything from a plastic tub at the store.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup water
- Juice of 1 1/2 large lemons
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon for garnish
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 15 oz cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed (plus extra set aside for garnish)
- Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish
- Pinch of sumac and za’atar, for garnish
Instructions
- In a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the tahini, water, and lemon juice. Blend until light and creamy, then add in the olive oil, cumin, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Blend again until well combined.
- Add the chickpeas and blend for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed, until the hummus is completely smooth. If the hummus is too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and blend again until it reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust salt or lemon as needed.
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with additional chickpeas, fresh parsley, a pinch of za’atar and sumac, and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Serve with warm pita and veggies, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Appetizer
