How To Make Hummus From Scratch

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If you’re wondering how to make hummus from scratch in under 5 minutes, look no further! This recipe uses a food processor and 7 simple ingredients for a deliciously easy hummus that tastes just like store-bought.

Homemade Hummus Ingredients

There are three main ingredients in hummus:

1. Chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
2. Tahini
3. Extra virgin olive oil

For additional flavor, we included four more easy ingredients in our homemade hummus recipe:

1. Lemon juice – a bit of acid to counteract the olive oil
2. Minced garlic – provides some depth of flavor
3. Cumin – the secret ingredient to the best homemade hummus!
4. Salt – to add a little oomph to the flavors

For the chickpeas, we simply use canned garbanzo beans. They only cost about 99 cents at the grocery store and are always in our pantry, so we can make a batch of this hummus whenever the craving hits!

The best homemade hummus recipes are made with tahini – it’s what gives hummus its smooth, creamy texture (plus it provides additional vitamins and minerals, for added health benefits!). So definitely don’t skip out on this ingredient.

How To Make Hummus At Home

The easiest, quickest way to make hummus at home is to use a food processor! While our hummus may not have the depth of flavor some recipes provide by steaming the chickpeas, this is the best way to make hummus if you’re looking for quick and easy store-bought flavor. It only takes 5 or so minutes, and you’ll end up with a big batch that will last you all week.

Here’s how to make hummus from scratch in a food processor:

1. Drain the garbanzo beans, reserving the liquid in a measuring cup. You’ll use this later to adjust the consistency of the hummus.
2. Add the garbanzo beans to the food processor, then add lemon juice, tahini, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, and cumin.
3. Pulse a few times to break up the garbanzo beans and start incorporating the other ingredients. Then add about one fluid ounce of the reserved liquid and process on medium speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add up to one more fluid ounce of the reserved liquid, processing on medium speed until you’ve achieved the desired consistency.
4. Add salt to taste, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

That’s it! Super simple, quick, and easy homemade hummus using just your food processor and a few measuring spoons. 

Homemade Hummus Serving Suggestions

This homemade hummus is the best for healthy snacking, spreading, or serving at parties! Here are a few of our favorite ways to use our original hummus:

• Dip carrots or sliced bell pepper for a healthy snack
• Dip pita chips when you’re craving something a little salty 
• Serve it alongside a veggie platter, pita chips, and pretzels for a party
• Spread it on crostini for a simple party snack, topped with paprika
• Use it as a spread on sandwiches and wraps
• Spread it on a piece of multigrain toast and top with a fried egg for a healthy breakfast
• Serve it with Mediterranean chicken, rice, and fresh pita bread for dinner