Ingredients
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained, or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas (250g) – forms the hearty base
¼ cup fresh lemon juice from 1 large lemon (60ml) – adds brightness and a tangy kick
¼ cup well-stirred tahini (60ml) – brings in a nutty creaminess that ties it all together
1 small garlic clove, minced – infuses a subtle, aromatic depth
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving (30ml) – provides silky smoothness and healthy fats
½ teaspoon ground cumin – offers a warm, earthy spice
Salt to taste – enhances the overall flavor
2 to 3 tablespoons cold water or aquafaba (45ml) – helps achieve the perfect creamy consistency
Dash of ground paprika, sumac, or Za’atar for serving – tops it off with a flavorful garnish
Instructions
1-In a food processor, blend the tahini and lemon juice for 1 minute, then scrape the sides and process for another 30 seconds to make it extra creamy.
2-Add the olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, and salt to the mixture and process for 30 seconds; scrape the sides again and blend for another 30 seconds until everything mixes well.
3-Drain the chickpeas first, then add half to the processor and blend for 1 minute; scrape down the sides, add the rest, and process for 1 to 2 minutes until it gets thick and smooth.
4-With the processor running, slowly pour in 2 to 3 tablespoons of cold water or aquafaba until you reach that ideal creamy texture.
5-Taste it and tweak the salt or lemon juice if needed, then serve it drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with paprika, sumac, or Za’atar.
Last Step:
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🥫 Store hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze with a thin olive oil layer for up to one month.
⏲️ Use aquafaba instead of water for a lighter, fluffier texture.
🌰 For tahini-free hummus, substitute extra olive oil or unsweetened creamy peanut butter.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 155 kcal
- Sugar: 1.8 g
- Sodium: 278 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11.8 g
- Fiber: 2.9 g
- Protein: 4.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg