Homemade Hummus

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!

Course Appetizers, Sauces & Spreads, Snacks

Cuisine American

Recipe Type Camping, Lemon, New Year's Eve, No-Cook, Picnic, Sauces, Served Cold, Summer, Summer Snacks, Vegetarian

Skill Level Easy

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings Servings

Calories 144kcal

Author Angela G.

Equipment

food processor

Ingredients

2 cans chickpeas, juice reserved 15.5 oz each
½ cup chickpea juice
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
¼ cup tahini paste
¼ cup lemon juice

Instructions

Drain chickpeas, 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.

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