The Best Homemade Hummus Recipe
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.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15.5 oz canned garbanzo beans
- 1½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- ⅛ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Drain canned garbanzo beans, reserving the liquid in a measuring cup. Transfer beans to food processor.
- Add lemon juice, tahini, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, cumin, and salt to the food processor. Cover and pulse a few times to break up the garbanzo beans.
- Add about 1 fluid ounce of the reserved liquid to the food processor. Process on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add up to 1 additional fluid ounce of the reserved liquid to adjust the consistency, processing on medium speed for another 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth.*
- Transfer hummus to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
Food processor: We have this blender/food processor combo that works great for making sauces, spreads, and dips like this hummus from scratch! We highly recommend this one if you find yourself frequently needing a blender or food processor.
Adjusting the consistency: Use the reserved liquid from the canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas) to get the hummus to a smooth consistency - it'll add more flavor to the hummus and won't thin it out as much as water will. We use about 2 fluid ounces total, and process on medium speed for about 2 minutes to break up any chunks.
Serving suggestions: There are a ton of delicious ways to serve this hummus! You can eat it as a dip, use it as a spread, or serve it at parties. Check out our blog post above for some suggestions on our favorite ways to eat homemade hummus.
Nutrition
Calories: 22kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg