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    Home » Recipes

    Classic Hummus

    Published: Feb 28, 2021 · Modified: Jun 18, 2024 by Audrey Sommer · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments · 404 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article.

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    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!

    If you liked my Classic Hummus recipe, then be sure to check out my other recipes including my Crunchy and Chunky Granola, Chicken Green Been Mushroom Stir-fry, or Air Fryer Red potatoes with Garlic Herb Aioli.

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    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
      

    • 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.

    Keyword Classic Hummus, Dip, hummus recipe, Middle Eastern Dip, Middle Eastern Spread, Spread, Traditional Hummus
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    1. Kevin Foodie

      October 25, 2022 at 1:33 am

      5 stars
      To be honest I am not a fan of hummus. but from your recipe, I will love to give it a try. You definitely sold me on your classic hummus

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      • Audrey Sommer

        October 25, 2022 at 5:59 pm

        That's great, I hope you like it!

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