I've been making homemade hummus off and on for 17 years and this is the recipe I always come back to. It's simple, quick, and has endless variations! Stash some in the fridge for easy, healthy snacking.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Only a handful of ingredients
- You can flavor it how you want
- Quick 15 minute prep
- You can adjust the amount of tahini to make it extra mild if you prefer
Ingredients
Notes on Key Ingredients
- Chickpeas aka Garbanzo Beans: Use canned or dried beans that have been cooked.
- Fresh lemon juice: Since there are so few ingredients, you'll get the best flavor if they're all as fresh as you can get
- Fresh garlic: See above. Use fresh!
- Tahini: If you're not familiar, tahini is like peanut butter but made with sesame. It looks and feels like peanut butter, but for sure doesn't taste like it. It gives hummus its distinct flavor.
- Olive oil: I use extra-virgin for this.
- Sea salt: I like pink salt
How to Make Homemade Hummus
All you do is toss it all into a food processor and buzz it up!
Don't have a food processor? Get one! I'm sorta serious. First, I use mine more than I use my stand mixer. It's a necessity at this point. Second, it's hard to do this without one. If you use a blender, scrape down the sides and use some extra water. It'll have a looser consistency, but it'll still taste good.
Tips for Extra Silky Hummus
If you want extra silky hummus, try removing the skins from the beans before blending. (Yes, seriously.) My Israeli friend told me this, and while I'm not as committed to extra silky hummus, it's good to know that's how it's done!
Flavor Variations
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
Add ½ cup of roasted red peppers and swap out some of the olive oil with the oil from the jar.
Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus
Same as above. I'd start with ⅓ cup of sun-dried tomatoes since they have a stronger flavor and add more to taste. You can also use the oil from the jar to add more flavor.
Roasted Garlic Hummus
You can use store-bought roasted garlic or roast your own and blend it up! You can probably use a whole head of roasted garlic since roasting it calms and sweetens its flavor.
Spicy Hummus
Add some cayenne, chili crunch, or crushed red pepper flakes in your hummus to add heat.
What to Serve with Hummus
As a Dip
Chopped raw vegetables are most commonly served with hummus, but you can get creative with it!
As a Sauce or Spread
Thin it out with a little extra water and oil and use it as a sauce for a rice bowl, pita, or even a salad! I especially love it with my Mediterranean Turkey Bowls.
Make Ahead & Storage
Hummus will keep for a couple weeks in the fridge. Just store chilled in a lidded container.
Frequently Asked Questions
Technically, yes, but it won't have that distinct hummus flavor.
Try using less tahini and make sure your lemon is fresh. Older lemons tend to be bitter. Try adding an extra pinch or two of salt to counteract the bitterness.
Yes, hummus is gluten free according to this recipe.
Hummus will last a couple weeks chilled in the fridge.
More Dips and Sauces on Perry's Plate
Here are a few more of my favorite homemade condiments!
Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
If you make one of my recipes, I'd love to see! Post it on social media and tag me at @perrysplate or #perrysplate so I can send you some love!
Easy Homemade Hummus
Make the best easy homemade hummus in just 5 minutes with canned chickpeas, tahini, and lemon. Naturally gluten-free with endless flavor variations!
Ingredients
- 2 15-oz cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained and well-rinsed
- ⅓ c freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 T tahini, well stirred
- 4 cloves garlic
- salt, to taste
- ¼ c olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients plus ¼ cup water in the bowl of a food processor. Buzz it up until it's smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle with a little olive oil and your choice of garnish. I really loved a little chili crunch mixed in.
Notes
Tahini is a paste made from toasted sesame seeds and has almost the consistency of peanut butter. You should be able to find it either near the peanut butter or in the ethnic aisle of your grocery store. It adds a distinct flavor to hummus that you can't get otherwise.
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size ¼ cupAmount Per Serving Calories 55Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gSodium 68mgCarbohydrates 8gFiber 2gSugar 1gProtein 3g
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.