Description
This classic homemade hummus recipe blends creamy tahini, chickpeas, fresh lemon juice, and garlic into a smooth, flavorful dip that’s perfect for snacking, entertaining, or as a versatile addition to meals. With easy instructions and customizable toppings, it’s a healthy and satisfying Mediterranean staple you can prepare in minutes using a food processor.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/3 cup good-quality tahini
- 2–4 tablespoons cold water, or more if needed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- Juice of 1 lemon (2–3 tablespoons)
- 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Optional Toppings
- Extra drizzle of olive oil
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Sprinkle of ground sumac or paprika
- Toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Add tahini, cold water, olive oil, cumin, salt, garlic, and lemon juice to a food processor. Puree these ingredients until smooth to create the creamy hummus base.
- Add Chickpeas: Add the rinsed and drained chickpeas to the food processor. Puree for 3-4 minutes, stopping halfway to scrape down the sides to ensure even blending. Continue until the hummus reaches a smooth consistency. If it’s too thick, add 1-2 more tablespoons of cold water and blend again.
- Season to Taste: Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, cumin, or lemon juice as desired to suit your preference.
- Serve or Store: Serve immediately with your choice of optional toppings like olive oil drizzle, fresh parsley, sumac, paprika, or toasted pine nuts. Alternatively, transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to three days.
Notes
- For an extra smooth texture, peel the chickpeas before blending.
- If you prefer a thinner hummus, gradually add more cold water until the desired consistency is reached.
- Adjust garlic amount to taste; roasting garlic before blending adds a milder, sweeter flavor.
- Hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor impact.
- Optional toppings add visual appeal and extra flavor but can be omitted for a simple dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: hummus, homemade hummus, tahini dip, Mediterranean dip, vegan dip, chickpea dip
