Easy Hummus Recipe – How To Make Hummus
Here’s an easy hummus recipe that you can make in just 5 minutes using a few simple ingredients you already have on hand! This smooth and delicious hummus is perfect for dipping veggies, pita bread, spreading on sandwiches and more!
Ingredients
1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas or 1 1/2 cups chickpeas, cooked
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
1/4 cup tahini, well stirred (optional)
1 small garlic clove, 1 roasted garlic clove, or 1 tsp. garlic powder (or more, to taste)
2 Tbsp. olive oil, plus more for serving*
1/2 tsp. cumin
salt (to taste)
2-3 Tbsp. water
dash paprika (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix everything together except the paprika in a blender, food processor, or use a stick blender.
- Blend until smooth, adding a little water if needed for a creamier texture.
- Let sit at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- Just before serving, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika.
Notes
- If I don’t have lemons or lemon juice handy, I like to use these True Lemon Packets. I frequently use them for cooking instead of lemon because they are so much easier.
- This easy hummus recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- To make preparation extra easy, I like to use a stick blender.
- *Olive oil is traditionally used, but bacon grease adds a smoky depth of flavor.
- The recipe calls for salt, but I use my homemade seasoned salt which is a mixture of salt, garlic powder and onion powder.
- You can divide the hummus into individual portions and store in the freezer for quick grab-and-go snacks.
- To make it extra fancy, garnish with with green onions or roasted garlic.
Optional Seasonings:
- taco seasoning
- roasted red peppers
- sprinkle paprika on top
