Description
This classic hummus recipe is a creamy, flavorful Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect as a quick appetizer or snack, served with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or as a spread in sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Hummus Base
- 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, sea salt, garlic, and lemon juice to a food processor. Puree the mixture until smooth to create a creamy base for the hummus.
- Add chickpeas: Incorporate the rinsed and drained chickpeas into the food processor. Puree for 3-4 minutes, pausing halfway to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until the hummus reaches a smooth, velvety consistency. If the mixture is too thick, gradually add an additional tablespoon or two of water to loosen it.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the hummus and adjust flavors as desired by adding more salt, cumin, or lemon juice to enhance the flavor profile to your liking.
- Serve: Transfer the hummus to a serving dish. Garnish with optional toppings such as an extra drizzle of olive oil, chopped parsley, sumac, paprika, or toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Using good-quality tahini greatly enhances the hummus flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and lemon juice based on your taste preference.
- Add cold water gradually to achieve your desired hummus consistency.
- Hummus can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Try serving with fresh pita, raw veggies, or as a spread on sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keywords: hummus, chickpeas, tahini, Middle Eastern dip, vegan dip, easy appetizer, healthy snack, garlic hummus
