Description
This best homemade hummus recipe delivers a creamy, smooth, and fluffy dip made from simple ingredients such as chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Perfect as a healthy appetizer or snack, it’s easy to prepare with a blender and offers a delightful blend of savory and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Hummus Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (adjust as needed)
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/3 cup ice water
For Serving (optional)
- Olive oil for drizzling
- Ground cumin and cayenne pepper for sprinkling
- Minced cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Drain and Rinse Chickpeas: Start by draining and rinsing your chickpeas thoroughly under cold water to remove the thick canning liquid that contains compounds that can cause gas.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the drained chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, kosher salt, and cumin into a blender. Begin blending on low speed until the mixture is uniform.
- Add Ice Water While Blending: Slowly stream in the ice water while continuing to blend. Increase the speed to medium-high and blend for 3 minutes until the hummus lightens in color and attains a silky smooth and fluffy texture.
- Serve: Transfer the hummus to a serving plate. Create a swirl with a spoon, then drizzle olive oil on top. Sprinkle with cumin, cayenne pepper, and garnish with minced cilantro if desired.
- Store: Store leftover hummus in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Adjust salt to taste depending on preference.
- If you prefer a thinner consistency, add more ice water in small increments.
- For extra creaminess, peel the chickpeas before blending.
- Serve with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or as a spread in sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keywords: hummus, homemade hummus, chickpea dip, vegan dip, Middle Eastern dip, healthy appetizers, tahini dip
