How to Make Hummus
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade hummus.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 0.25 cup tahini well-stirred
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 tablespoons water as needed to adjust consistency
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a food processor, combine the tahini and lemon juice. Process for 1 minute to whip.
- Add the olive oil, minced garlic, ground cumin, and salt to the whipped tahini and lemon juice. Process for 30 seconds.
- Add half of the chickpeas to the food processor and process for 1 minute. Scrape sides, then add remaining chickpeas and process for 1 to 2 minutes.
- If the hummus is too thick, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water as needed. Process until smooth.
Notes
Serve hummus with pita bread, fresh veggies, or as a spread on sandwiches.