Hummus

Published Nov 20, 2023 Updated Aug 14, 2024

Hummus Recipe

This easy hummus recipe is a popular Middle Eastern dip or spread made from cooked chickpeas, blended with a rich sesame paste – tahini, and seasoned with lemon juice, garlic, salt, and ground cumin. It’s smooth, creamy, and has a slightly tangy flavor. Hummus is often served as an appetizer with pita bread, chips or vegetables for dipping, and it’s also used as a condiment in sandwiches or wraps. It’s a nutritious and versatile food known for its rich taste and health benefits, as it is a good source of protein, fiber, and essential nutrients. Looking for more dip recipes? Check out my Zucchini Dip recipe!

Why This Recipe Works

Making authentic hummus is easy and quick. It’s fail-proof and guaranteed to please. Everyone can make this delicious dish without any cooking experience. It’s also a vegetarian and vegan-friendly recipe, making it an inclusive option for people with various dietary preferences and restrictions. You may also make hummus ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a few days or a week.

Recipe Ingredients

This homemade hummus recipe is quick to prepare and requires only a few ingredients:

Chickpeas Garlic Tahini Salt Ground cumin Paprika Lemon juice Ice cube Olive oil

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How To Make Hummus

Making hummus is simple. You make make it either from dried chickpeas or the store-bought canned ones. If it’s hard to find the dried chickpeas in your area, you can always get the canned ones from your local grocery stores. Easy and convenient. First, add cooked chickpeas, garlic, tahini, salt, ground cumin, and paprika to a blender (or a food processor). Blend for a few minutes, then add ice cubes and blend until creamy and smooth. Dish it out. Sprinkle on some paprika or any hot pepper flakes to give the final dish a spicy kick. Drizzle with olive oil. Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

For the best result, please follow my tips below:

If using dried chickpeas, cook them until they are very tender. Adding ice cubes during blending helps to cool down the mixture and results in a smoother texture. If the hummus is too thick, you can adjust the consistency by adding a bit of water or extra lemon juice until it reaches your desired thickness.

What To Serve With Hummus

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