Description
Indulge in this creamy homemade hummus that bursts with garlicky goodness and a refreshing hint of lemon. Perfect as a dip for warm pita bread or crisp veggies, this delightful dish is an easy crowd-pleaser, ideal for parties or cozy nights in. In just under 10 minutes, you can whip up a vibrant, flavorful treat that will have everyone coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for serving)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin (optional)
- Water as needed
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your kitchen counter. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas to remove excess sodium.
- In a food processor, combine chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin if using. Blend until smooth.
- Gradually add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, scraping down the sides until you achieve your desired creaminess.
- Taste and adjust the flavors with more salt or lemon juice if needed.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Garnish with paprika or herbs as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg