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Homemade Hummus

This easy, homemade hummus recipe makes the most creamy and delicious hummus. Perfect for dips, spreads, pasta, dressings and so much more.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mediterranean
Keyword hummus
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Author Brynn McDowell, RDN at The Domestic Dietitian

Ingredients

  • 1 15 oz can Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup Tahini
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3 tbsp Ice Cold Water
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • Optional Garnish - sumac, sesame seeds, parsley

Instructions

  • In a small sauce pot, add rinsed chickpeas with enough water to cover the top and the baking soda. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium and cook for 20 minutes. Stir as needed.
  • Once cooked, drain and let cool
  • While chickpeas are cooking, add lemon juice and minced garlic to blender or food processor. Let sit for about 8 minutes, just to let garlic mellow a little
  • Once chickpeas are cooled, add tahini and salt to the blender/food processor. Puree until smooth, adding ice cold water one tablespoon at at time to thin out puree if it's too thick
  • Add cooled chickpeas and puree. Add additional water if needed to thin consistency.
  • Spoon hummus into bowl or serving dish and top with garnish if desired (sumac, sesame seeds, parsley and tablespoon of olive oil)