I love hummus. It’s full of protein, fiber and flavor making it the perfect healthy snack. It’s also so easy to make!
Hummus is a delicious spread or dip made from chickpeas, tahini, garlic, olive oil and lemon juice (I use lime juice in place of lemon juice). You can find it pre-made in most grocery stores. But homemade hummus is so much better!
The first time I tried hummus, I was hooked. My cousin had made some at a family gathering and I knew that I had to get the recipe. She sent me home with a list of ingredients and a partial jar of tahini. In fact, that was the first time I had ever heard of tahini (who knew I would use it in everything now). She didn’t measure any ingredients, just eyeballed and kept tasting until it tasted how she wanted. And so for a while, I did the same.
Eventually, I wanted a more consistent recipe and so after a few attempts, I got it the way I like it.
I know everyone has different taste buds so feel free to adjust this recipe to your taste.
You can serve hummus with pita chips (or pita bread), and sliced veggies, or use it as a spread (It’s delicious on toast with a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning on top).
Easy and Delicious Hummus Recipe
Equipment
- Blender or Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 can Chickpeas (15 oz. can)
- 4 tbsp. Tahini
- ¼ cup Lime Juice (Or lemon juice. Most hummus recipes call for lemon juice, but I prefer lime juice in mine.)
- ½ tsp. Sea Salt
- ¼ tsp. Dried Parsley
- 1 ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 ¼ tsp. Cumin Powder
- ½ tsp. Coriander
- pinch Paprika
- pinch Cayenne Pepper
- 2 tbsp. Extra-virgin Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp. Cold Water
Optional Garnishes
- drizzle of Olive Oil
- sprinkle of Dried Parsley
- sprinkle of Paprika
Instructions
- Drain and rinse your chickpeas and then put them into your blender or food processor.
- Add all other ingredients (except the garnishes) to the blender.
- Process on high until smooth.
- You may need to scrape the sides to push some of the spices back into the hummus (sometimes they get thrown onto the sides of the blender pitcher).
- Once your hummus is creamy and everything has been blended together you are ready to enjoy.
- Transfer to a bowl and garnish with toppings. Serve with pita chips or veggies.
I’d love to hear in the comments if you’ve tried this recipe and what you thought of it. Please let us know if you have any ideas or suggestions on how you made this recipe work for you. Or if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask.
Abundantlee♥