Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons water or chickpea liquid (to achieve desired consistency)
- Optional toppings: paprika, chopped parsley, olive oil drizzle
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly. Remove skins if desired for extra smoothness.
- In a food processor or blender, combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Blend on low, gradually increasing to high speed until smooth and creamy. Add water or chickpea liquid one tablespoon at a time to reach the desired silky consistency.
- Stop blending and taste your hummus. Adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, or garlic as preferred. For extra creaminess, blend in additional olive oil if desired.
- Transfer hummus to a serving bowl. Garnish with paprika, chopped parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or crackers. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate.
Notes
- Peeling chickpeas makes the hummus extra silky—try it for a smoother texture, but it’s optional.
- Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for a brighter flavor.
- Adjust garlic and cumin quantities to suit your taste.
- Experiment with add-ins like roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 130 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg