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Freshly made Homemade Hummus served in a bowl, garnished with chickpeas, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of paprika.

Homemade Hummus

5 from 1 vote
A creamy, flavorful Homemade Hummus made with simple ingredients and endless flavor possibilities.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can 15 oz chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for blending
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup tahini sesame seed paste key for flavor
  • 1 garlic clove crushed or minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin for a warm earthy flavor
Cilantro Jalapeño Variation:
  • 1 jalapeño stem removed and seeds discarded
  • ⅓ bunch fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • Roasted Red Pepper Variation:
  • 2 whole roasted red peppers jarred drained
Parsley Scallion Variation:
  • 4 green onions sliced thin
  • ¼ bunch Italian flat-leaf parsley stems removed

Method
 

  1. Drain the chickpeas and add them to a food processor along with olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, and cumin.
  2. Pulse the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency. If it seems too thick, add a bit of water, extra olive oil, or some of the chickpea can liquid to help it blend.
  3. Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning (salt, cumin, lemon, garlic) to your liking.
  4. Serve the base hummus as is or proceed with one of the following flavor variations.
  5. Remove the stem and seeds from the jalapeño. Add it along with cilantro to the food processor with the base hummus and blend until smooth.
  6. Add the drained roasted red peppers to the food processor with the base hummus. Blend until smooth.
  7. Thinly slice the green onions and chop the parsley. Add both to the food processor with the base hummus and blend.

Nutrition

Serving: 56gCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 320mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This homemade hummus is incredibly versatile! Feel free to experiment with different flavor variations to match your taste.

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