Easy Homemade Hummus
Enjoy a creamy, flavorful homemade hummus made with simple ingredients, perfect for dipping and spreading.
Ingredients
Dips and spreads
- 1/2 cup tahini (roasted, not raw)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for garnishing)
- 2 cloves garlic, mashed and roughly chopped
- 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
- 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Garnishes
- paprika, swirl of olive oil, toasted pine nuts, chopped parsley
Instructions
- Combine tahini and olive oil in a food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add garlic, chickpeas, lemon juice, water, and salt; process until smooth, adjusting salt or lemon to taste.
- Spoon hummus into a dish, swirl with olive oil, and sprinkle garnishes like paprika, pine nuts, or parsley.
- Serve with crackers, vegetables, or toasted pita bread.
- To toast pita, cut into triangles, brush with olive oil, and bake at 375°F for 10 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cumin or smoked paprika.