Homemade Hummus
Readers agree, this is the best hummus recipe ever! With a few simple tricks, you’ll get hummus that’s ultra-creamy, smooth, and fluffy, no peeling chickpeas required.
Servings: 12 (makes about 3 cups)
Ingredients
For the hummus:
- 1 can (19 oz/ 540 ml) chickpeas (about 2 cups) see step 1 for prep
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 6 tablespoons tahini
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 ice cubes
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¾ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- 1 - 2 tablespoons water (if needed)
Toppings and sides:
- Optional garnishes: olive oil, chopped parsley, smoked paprika, everything bagel seasoning, sesame seeds, black pepper, or chopped chives
- To serve with: pita triangles, veggie sticks, or crackers
Instructions
- Boil the chickpeas: Drain and rinse the chickpeas. Add to a medium pot with the baking soda and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes, or until the chickpeas are very soft and some skins are floating.
- Cool and rinse: Drain and rinse well with cold water to cool the chickpeas. It’s fine if some skins fall off, no need to remove them.
- Blend: Add the cooled chickpeas (and any skins) to a blender with the tahini, lemon juice, ice cubes, garlic, salt, and cumin. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed, to reach your desired consistency.
- Serve: Transfer to a bowl, garnish if desired, and serve with your favorite dippers. The flavor improves even more after a night in the fridge.
Notes
Cooking Chickpeas from Scratch: If using dried chickpeas, add ½ teaspoon baking soda to the cooking water and simmer until the skins start to fall off and the chickpeas are very soft (an extra 10 to 20 minutes, depending on freshness).
Storage: Keep hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. The flavor deepens as it rests.
Freezing: Freeze hummus in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and stir well. The texture may be slightly less fluffy, but a quick blend with a splash of water or lemon juice brings it back.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving (about ¼ cup) (recipe makes 12 servings) | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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