Easy Hummus Recipe (So Creamy & Smooth!)
It's easy to make homemade hummus with canned chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. It comes together in minutes for an extra creamy and smooth dip.
Servings 8
Calories 84kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 15 ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 clove garlic, pressed or grated
- 2 tablespoon tahini
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, from ½ lemon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2-3 pinches cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Add the drained chickpeas, roughly chopped garlic, tahini, lemon juice, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper to the food processor and blend 1-2 minutes, scrape the bowl with a spatula, and blend for another 1-2 minutes.
- While the processor is blending, drizzle the olive oil into the hummus mixture then add the cold water and blend for another minute or until perfectly creamy and smooth.
- Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Serve with an extra drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of spice, or chopped herbs with pita or vegetables on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.2mg