Homemade Hummus
This homemade hummus is is super easy to make, smooth, creamy and perfect for any occasion. Tastes amazing served with fresh veggies, pita bread, chips or crackers.
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can chickpeas , drained and rinsed
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1-2 garlic cloves , minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 2 ice cubes
- ⅓ cup tahini
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice , or juice of 1 lemon
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt , more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons cold water , if needed
- Pepper , to taste
Optional toppings: olive oil, fresh parsley, toasted pine nuts, dash of cumin, sumac or paprika
Instructions
- Soak chickpeas: Add 2 cups very hot water and 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda to a small bowl. Drain and rinse 1 can chickpeas and soak in hot water for 2 minutes. You will notice some of the skin coming off. Drain and run under cool water and remove the skin of the chickpeas by rubbing them in your hands (it's OK if you don't remove all of them).
- Process chickpeas: Add the chickpeas and 1 teaspoon garlic to a food processor puree until a crumbly mixture forms.
- Puree hummus: While the food processor is running, add 2 ice cubes, 1/3 cup tahini, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cumin to the chickpea mixture in the food processor and blend for 4 full minutes. Scrape down sides halfway through. During the last minute drizzle in 2 Tablespoons olive oil and blend another minute or until it's smooth and creamy. If it's too thick, add in a Tablespoon cold water and blend until smooth. Add a little more lemon juice or cumin if desired.
- Top hummus with fresh parsley and a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve with your favorite vegetables or pita chips and enjoy!
Notes
Favorite Tahini brands: Trader Joe's organic tahini, Soom or Whole Foods 365.
Homemade tahini: Toast 1 cup hulled sesame seeds until light golden (3-5 minutes) over medium heat. Stir constantly. Then add into a food processor and blend until it makes a crumbly paste. Add 2 Tablespoons light olive oil or avocado oil and blend 3 minutes or until smooth.
Storage: Store in a covered container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
Recipe updated 1/6/26
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Sodium: 578mg, Potassium: 134mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 0.2g, Vitamin A: 17IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 37mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
