Easy Homemade Hummus from Scratch in 5 Minutes
A quick and easy homemade hummus recipe ready in under 5 minutes using simple pantry staples. Creamy, garlicky, and perfect for snacks or appetizers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini (60 ml)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 to 4 tablespoons cold water (30–60 ml), to thin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- Paprika or smoked paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pour the tahini and fresh lemon juice into the food processor. Blend for about 1 minute until creamy and light.
- Add minced garlic, salt, and cumin if using. Pulse a few times to combine.
- Add drained and rinsed chickpeas to the processor. Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- If too thick, add 2 tablespoons cold water and blend again. Continue adding water one tablespoon at a time until desired creamy consistency is reached.
- With the processor running, drizzle in olive oil. Blend for another 30 seconds to combine and add richness.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, lemon juice, or garlic if desired. Give a final pulse to mix.
- Transfer hummus to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika or fresh herbs if desired. Serve.
Notes
Blend tahini and lemon juice first to create a creamy base. Use cold water to thin hummus to avoid graininess. Rinse canned chickpeas to remove excess salt and canned flavor. Adjust water and olive oil amounts for desired texture. Let hummus rest for a few minutes before serving to meld flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 7080
- Sugar: 0.2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 56
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 23
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