Homemade Hummus
A creamy, flavorful Homemade Hummus made with simple ingredients and endless flavor possibilities.
Cost: $2
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 can 15 oz chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for blending
- ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup tahini sesame seed paste key for flavor
- 1 garlic clove crushed or minced
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin for a warm earthy flavor
Cilantro Jalapeño Variation:
- 1 jalapeño stem removed and seeds discarded
- ⅓ bunch fresh cilantro roughly chopped
- Roasted Red Pepper Variation:
- 2 whole roasted red peppers jarred drained
Parsley Scallion Variation:
- 4 green onions sliced thin
- ¼ bunch Italian flat-leaf parsley stems removed
📋 Instructions
- Drain the chickpeas and add them to a food processor along with olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, salt, and cumin.
- Pulse the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency. If it seems too thick, add a bit of water, extra olive oil, or some of the chickpea can liquid to help it blend.
- Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning (salt, cumin, lemon, garlic) to your liking.
- Serve the base hummus as is or proceed with one of the following flavor variations.
- Remove the stem and seeds from the jalapeño. Add it along with cilantro to the food processor with the base hummus and blend until smooth.
- Add the drained roasted red peppers to the food processor with the base hummus. Blend until smooth.
- Thinly slice the green onions and chop the parsley. Add both to the food processor with the base hummus and blend.
📝 Notes
This homemade hummus is incredibly versatile! Feel free to experiment with different flavor variations to match your taste.
🥗 Nutrition
Serving: 56g | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 8mg