Homemade Hummus: You’ll Never Eat Store bought Again

If you’ve only ever had store-bought hummus, get ready – because once you make it at home, you’ll never go back. This homemade version is creamy, bright, and unbelievably easy, using just a handful of pantry items. It comes together in just a few minutes, you can get creative with flavors and toppings, making this a great dish to bring to your next get-together.

Recipe Overview

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 (1/4 cup)

What You’ll Need

Measuring spoons
Blender

Ingredients

1½ cups chickpeas rinsed and drained

⅓ cup tahini

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 clove garlic

½ teaspoon salt (I use pink Himalayan)

5 tablespoons water (maybe a bit more if needed to blend)

Paprika, and/or fresh parsley, for garnish. If you wanted to get a little fancy you can roast some pine nuts to use as a topping.

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender, *except for your garnish

2. Blend until smooth and creamy, if you need to add a little more water add 1 tsp. at a time

3.Garnish as you wish, store in the refrigerator.

Serve with

Pita chips
veggies
Naan bread or pita bread warmed.

💡Pro Tip: Soak your chickpeas in cold or room- temp water and gently remove the clear outer layer (skin). This makes a huge difference in the texture of your finished product. When you strip the outer layer, it creates a much creamier hummus.

Topping Suggestions

Roasted pine nuts
Feta cheese with a drizzle of lemon
Chopped roasted red peppers (this is also a great addition to your blender for added flavor)

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Final Thoughts

This is a fantastic 5-minute party dish! show off a little with this homemade dip at your next gathering, and nobody needs to know that it only took you a few minutes to put it together. Top it with feta and serve with cucumbers at your next cookout, roast some pine nuts and add a dash of red pepper flakes, have fun with it. Let me know if you tried it, I would love to hear about additional topping ideas.
– Hey Ivy 🌿