This easy hummus recipe uses only 5 ingredients & is ready in 5 minutes. It’s made from the perfect traditional mix of: chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, tahini & salt.
Easy Hummus Ingredients
- 2 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
How to Make Easy Hummus
🍋 Step 1: Blend
Add all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
💧 Step 2: Add Water
Add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until your hummus reaches your desired consistency (I usually end up adding 2 TBSP).
🧂 Step 3: Taste Test
Taste and add additional salt if preferred.
🥄 Step 4: Serve
Serve as a dip for chips, fruit or vegetables or use as a spread for toast or sandwiches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Homemade hummus can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 to 5 days.
Yes, you can freeze hummus in an airtight container. You could even make a double (or triple) batch of this recipe and then freeze portion-sized containers to enjoy later. Thaw the hummus 24 hours before you want to eat it.
This homemade hummus is not keto (because it uses chickpeas, a source of carbs), but it is vegan and it is gluten free.
Tips for Making Hummus
- Use a good quality Tahini: a classic ingredient in hummus, Tahini gives a lot of flavor and it makes a difference what quality you use.
- Add a little water: after you blend the hummus, it should be very thick. You’ll want to add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Blend well: use a food process or high-speed blender and blend until your hummus is smooth (and not grainy). There shouldn’t be any lumps in your hummus.
Did you make this recipe? Let us know how it turned out in the comments below! We love to hear your feedback!
Print
Easy Hummus Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 – 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This easy hummus recipe uses only 5 ingredients & is ready in 5 minutes. It’s made from the perfect traditional mix of chickpeas, lemon juice, garlic, tahini & salt.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 3 cloves garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Blend: add all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
- Add water: add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until your hummus reaches your desired consistency (I usually end up adding 2 tablespoons).
- Taste test: taste and add additional salt if preferred.
- Serve: serve as a dip for chips, fruit or vegetables or use as a spread for toast or sandwiches. Optionally, top with a drizzle of olive oil & a sprinkle of chili powder.
- Category: Snack
- Method: Food Processor
Leave a Reply