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Homemade hummus in a black bowl surrounded by pita chips.
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Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe

Learn how to make super creamy, smooth, and flavorful hummus at home with or without shelling the chickpeas.
Prep Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: hummus
Servings: 9
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Leigh Harris

Ingredients

  • 30 oz Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) 2 cans
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin more or less to taste
  • 1/4 cup Tahini well stirred
  • 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil extra for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt or more to taste

Instructions

  • To Skin the Chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Place in a large bowl and pour enough hot water to cover the peas by about 1-inch. Let soak for 5 to 10 minutes. Gently rub the chickpeas together in the water. The shells should come off easily and float to the top of the water. Remove them with a slotted spoon or just your hands and discard.
  • In the bowl of a food processor combine the chickpeas, minced garlic, Lemon juice, cumin, tahini, olive oil, and salt.
  • Process for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and creamy. You may need to add a tablespoon or more of cold water until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, drag the back of a spoon to swirl a shallow well in the center. Drizzle with a little extra olive oil and sprinkle with paprika for garnish.

Notes

Nutrition is based on 1/3 cup serving size.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg