Perfect 5-Minute Homemade Hummus (Print Version)

Creamy chickpea dip, quick to prepare, flavorful, and ideal for snacking or spreading.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
03 - 1/4 cup tahini
04 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 - 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

→ Garnish (optional)

09 - Pinch of smoked paprika or sumac
10 - Drizzle of olive oil
11 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt into a food processor.
02 - Pulse the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
03 - With processor running, add cold water gradually, one tablespoon at a time, until the desired creamy texture is achieved.
04 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or lemon juice if required.
05 - Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika or sumac and fresh parsley as preferred.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy and flavorful
  • Quick and healthy
02 -
  • Peel chickpeas for extra smooth texture
  • Variations include adding roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes
03 -
  • Use cold water to control consistency
  • Scrape sides of processor for even blending
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