Classic Hummus

Here is my classic hummus recipe I am more than happy to share with you. It’s super easy to make, easier than you might expect. I would highly recommend trying this recipe before you buy another store-bought container of hummus!

Below, I go over some tips and tricks to maximize the creaminess of hummus, and factors that can help homemade hummus feel and taste more like store-bought. I personally don’t use all of these tips in this recipe, because this recipe is intended to be quick and easy, and some of these tips add to the cooking time. But feel free to add these cooking techniques to this recipe if you feel adventurous enough!

Hummus is a great dip or spread. I usually love eating it as a snack with carrots and snap peas. I also love putting it on a slice of bread in the morning or for an evening snack. You can also use hummus as a condiment for sandwiches to add extra flavor to your meal.

What I love about hummus, is that it’s packed with plant-based protein, and one of the more satiating and satisfying healthy snacks I’ve come to know and love. That’s why I’m super excited to finally share my classic hummus recipe!

Classic Hummus

Audrey Sommer

This homemade classic hummus recipe is super easy and quick to make. Using chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and other ingredients, you can whip this up in 10 minutes.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings 6

Calories 145 kcal

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Ingredients

  

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• 1 15 oz. can chickpeas or 1 ½ cups
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup tahini
• 3 tbs. lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic roughly chopped
• ½ tbs. cumin
• ¼ cup cold water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Garnishes: Olive oil, freshly chopped parsley, roasted garlic

Instructions

 

• Blend the tahini and lemon juice together in a blender or food processor. Doing this step can ensure an extra creamy hummus.
• Combine the rest of the ingredients into the blender and pulse until smooth.
• You can add the water last if you want more control over how thick or runny you want the hummus to be.
• Serve with carrot sticks, sliced red bell pepper, snap peas or whole grain crackers

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Classic Hummus

Serving Size

 

6

Amount per Serving

Calories

145

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

14

g

22

%

Saturated Fat

 

2

g

13

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

3

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

9

g

Sodium

 

5

mg

0

%

Potassium

 

69

mg

2

%

Carbohydrates

 

3

g

1

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

0.2

g

0

%

Protein

 

2

g

4

%

Vitamin A

 

14

IU

0

%

Vitamin C

 

4

mg

5

%

Calcium

 

22

mg

2

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Calories

145

Serving Size

 

6

Nutrition Facts

These values were taken from a nutrition calculator.

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If you liked my Classic Hummus recipe, then be sure to check out my other recipes including my Crunchy and Chunky Granola and Chicken Green Been Mushroom Stir-fry.