Perfect 5-Minute Homemade Hummus (Print Version)

Creamy chickpea dip with lemon, tahini, and garlic, ready in just 5 minutes for effortless snacking.

# 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 Make It:

01 - Add chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt to a food processor.
02 - Process the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
03 - With the processor running, slowly add cold water one tablespoon at a time until desired creamy consistency is reached.
04 - Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if necessary.
05 - Spoon hummus into a bowl, then drizzle olive oil and sprinkle with paprika or sumac and fresh parsley as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Rich in protein
  • Quick and easy to make
02 -
  • For extra-smooth hummus peel the chickpeas before blending
  • Add roasted red peppers or sun-dried tomatoes for flavor variations
03 -
  • Peeling chickpeas makes the hummus smoother
  • Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor
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