Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe

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A bowl full of the best hummus with chickpeas and parsley sprinkled on top.

5 from 5 votes

Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe

Learn how to make the best Homemade Hummus with this easy recipe, which can be ready in 10 minutes or less! Chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and salt are blended together in a food processor until smooth and creamy.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Servings: servings

Author: London Brazil

Ingredients

3 cups chickpeas* cooked from dried beans
1 tsp. lemon zest
⅓ cup lemon juice 1 large lemon
⅓ cup tahini
2 garlic cloves finely minced
⅓ cup olive oil extra virgin, good quality
1 tsp. salt to taste
¾ tsp. cumin
½ tsp. red pepper flakes optional
2-4 Tbsp. water or reserved chickpea liquid

Instructions

Add all hummus ingredients, except for water, into the bowl of a large food processor or high-speed blender.
Process for 1-2 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl every 15-20 seconds.
Add water or reserved chickpea liquid in 1 tablespoon increments and puree until your desired consistency is reached. Adjust to taste.
Serve homemade hummus with carrots, celery, cucumber, bell peppers, chips, or crackers. Enjoy!

Notes

Prep and Storage

To Prep-Ahead: The chickpeas may be cooked in advance, up to 2-3 days ahead.
To Store: The hummus may be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-5 days after the garbanzo beans are cooked/uncanned.
To Freeze: Leftovers may be stored in a freezer-safe, airtight container for up to 3-4 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and stir well before serving, draining off any excess liquid. Be aware that freezing and thawing may affect the texture of the hummus, and call for re-emulsifying in the blender.

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