Homemade Hummus
This easy, homemade hummus recipe makes the most creamy and delicious hummus. Perfect for dips, spreads, pasta, dressings and so much more.
Servings 2 cups
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)