Best Hummus
Homemade Hummus is way better than store-bought. It’s creamy and has the perfect balance of garlic, lemon juice, and tahini. Serve as a dip paired with warm Pita Bread or crunchy veggies.
Ingredients
- 5-6 Tbsp lemon juice, or to taste (from 2 lemons)
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced or grated
- 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas, or two 15 oz cans*, reserve 2 Tbsp for garnish
- 6-8 Tbsp ice water, or to desired consistency
- 2/3 cup tahini
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more to drizzle
- 1 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped, to serve
- ground paprika, to serve
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine 5 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and grated garlic. Blend to combine and let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
- Add tahini and blend until thick and smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- With the blender running, add 6-8 Tbsp ice water 1 Tablespoon at a time and blend until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add cooked and drained chickpeas, cumin, and 1/4 cup olive oil. Blend until creamy and completely smooth (about 5 minutes), scraping down the bowl as needed. Add more ice water to reach desired consistency.
- Season to taste with more salt, cumin, and lemon juice if needed.
- To serve, transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle the top with reserved whole chickpeas if desired, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, finely chopped parsley, and dust with ground paprika to taste.
Notes
*If using canned chickpeas, pour them into a saucepan with their juice and heat them lightly. Warm chickpeas will blend better.
Make-Ahead and Storage:
- To Refrigerate: Hummus keeps well covered in the refrigerator. It's best in the first 3-4 days but it can be stored for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: You can store hummus in a freezer-safe container for 2 to 3 months. Remove any excess air and leave some room at the top for expansion. Thaw in the fridge overnight and heat lightly if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Best Hummus
Amount per Serving
Calories
283
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Sodium
449
mg
20
%
Potassium
289
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
7
%
Fiber
6
g
25
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
74
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
6
mg
7
%
Calcium
63
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
