Homemade Hummus Recipe

Finished Creamy hummus in a bowl wirled with olive oil and sprinkled with fresh coriander

5 from 7 votes

Learn how to make a really creamy hummus dip. This homemade hummus recipe is a great one to have at your fingertips ready for when you want something quick, delicious and healthy to eat. It makes great sandwiches, a dip for fresh vegetables, a sauce over roasted vegetables... so many great ways to use this chickpea dip.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Servings: 4

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, British, lebanon, Mediterranean

Calories: 202

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

US CustomaryMetric

1 1/2 cups chickpeas drained i( 15 oz/400g can) or home cooked
3 tablespoon tahini
2 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoon water

Equipment

food processor
measuring spoons

Method

Add all of the ingredients into a food processor and blend for a minute or two. The hummus should be light and creamy.
Do the taste check - does it need more salt? Check that the hummus is a consistency that you like. If it seems too thick then thin it down using a little more tahini or olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 202kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 591mgPotassium: 244mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Please note: Nutritional Information is computer generated and is intended as a guideline only.

Remember that if you need to thin the consistency of the hummus down, add a little more tahini or a little more olive oil.

Storing the hummus - Store in a suitable container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Will freezes successfully in a suitable container. Remember to leave some space for expansion of the dip. Thaw in the fridge before use and stir the hummus well before using to re-combine any liquid that has separated out. This classic hummus dip will last happily in the freezer for up to 2 months.

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