Categories 30 Minutes or Less, Easy Recipes, Side Dish

The Best Homemade Hummus Recipe

by Annmarie

This is the Best Hummus recipe that’s not only quick and easy to make, it’s also super-smooth and creamy, and tastes so fresh and flavorful! It makes the perfect dip for all your favorite fresh veggies, it makes such a delicious spread on sandwiches or wraps, and it also makes such a great addition to different bowls.

The Best Homemade Hummus Recipe

The Best Homemade Hummus Recipe

The Best Homemade Hummus Recipe

This is the Best Hummus recipe that’s not only quick and easy to make, it’s also super-smooth and creamy, and tastes so fresh and flavorful! It makes the perfect dip for all your favorite fresh veggies, it makes such a delicious spread on sandwiches or wraps, and it also makes such a great addition to different bowls.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 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

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Notes

    Or, as mentioned above, feel free to instead use:

    • Chickpeas that have been cooked from scratch: Either in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. I recommend overcooking them a bit to slightly soften the chickpeas and loosen up the skins.
    • Canned chickpeas that have been simmered for 20 minutes: If you have the extra time, just rinse and drain your chickpeas. Transfer them to a saucepan and cover with an extra inch or two of water. Then bring to a simmer, continue simmering for 20 minutes, and drain.
    • These two methods may yield slightly smoother hummus. But in my experience, the difference was negligible and arguably not worth the extra time and effort.

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