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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Homemade Hummus

    Modified: Jun 12, 2025 · Published: Jul 20, 2013 by Angela G. · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Homemade Hummus

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    It’s so easy to make hummus and ends up being about half the price you’d pay to buy it ready-made. This recipe is a great base to which you can add whatever your heart desires. I actually just like it plain too. No cooking required!

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    • Homemade Hummus

    ★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★

    Easy and Saves Money

    It's so easy to make hummus and ends up being about half the price you'd pay to buy it ready-made!

    Stores Well

    Hummus stores well in the fridge or you can even freeze it. So you can make a big batch and store it away to use as a quick appetizer or a midnight snack.

    Customize with Toppings

    This easy recipe is a great base to which you can add whatever your heart desires. I actually just like it plain too.

    ★ Ingredients You'll Need ★

    Homemade hummus requires a few basic ingredients and then you can add flavor by blending in extra ingredients or you can simply add flavor with toppings.

    The basic ingredients you'll need are:

    • Canned chick peas. I find the more expensive brands are actually much better quality.
    • Olive oil. Or you can use another type of oil if you prefer. Grape seed or avocado oil are good alternatives if you have an aversion to olive oil.
    • Garlic. You can use minced, paste, fresh, or even powder. I prefer minced. It's not as bitey as raw, fresh garlic but has lots of flavor and a ncie texture once blended.
    • Sea salt. Regular table salt works too but sea salt adds a bit of extra flavor.
    • Tahini paste. You can use cashew or any nut butter, or soy butter in place if you prefer. Obviously this will give you a totally different flavor so if you want an authentic hummus flavor, stick with tahini.
    • Lemon juice. Fresh-squeezed is a must. You will get far more flavor and just the right amount of liquid.

    ★ Tips & FAQs ★

    Is it worth making your own hummus?

    I think so! It's cheaper and doesn't take long. You can also blend in whatever flavors you want and add toppings you love.

    Should I use a food processor or blender to make hummus?

    A food processor works better. The nature of hummus is that it's thick and sticky. So trying to puree it in a blender doesn't quite work as well as a food Processor that's more flat and has larger blades. In a pinch though, a blender works.

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    Homemade Hummus - with chickpeas, lemon, tahini sauce, olive oil

    Homemade Hummus

    Author: Angela G.
    It’s so easy to make hummus and ends up being about half the price you’d pay to buy it ready-made. This recipe is a great base to which you can add whatever your heart desires. I actually just like it plain too. No cooking required!
    5 from 1 review
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    Course: Appetizers, Sauces & Spreads, Snacks
    Cuisine: American
    Skill Level: Easy
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10 Servings
    Yield: 5 cups

    Equipment

    • food processor

    Ingredients 

    • 2 cans chick peas, juice reserved 15.5 oz each
    • ½ cup chick pea juice
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
    • ¼ cup tahini paste
    • ¼ cup lemon juice
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    Instructions

    • Drain chick peas, reserving ½ cup of juices.
    • Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
    • Serve chilled with toasted pita slices, cucumbers, carrots, green peppers or use as a spread on sandwiches.

    Notes

    • Adjust the amount of olive oil for a creamier/less creamy texture.
    • Topping ideas: roasted red peppers, black olives, pine nuts, whole chickpeas, parsley, minced garlic, drizzle of extra olive oil, toasted sesame seeds, chopped olives, herbs.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 487mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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