🧆 Simple Clean Homemade Hummus

You will never want to buy store-bought hummus again with this simple, delicious recipe made with clean ingredients.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

This easy homemade hummus is smooth, creamy, and made with simple, wholesome ingredients. It's perfect as a dip for vegetables, spread on sandwiches or wraps, or served with pita bread

Recipe Snapshot

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: None

• Total Time: 10 minutes

• Yield: About 2 cups

• Difficulty: Easy

• Meal Prep Friendly: ✅

• Freezer Friendly: ✅

Ingredients

• • 1 (15-ounce) can organic chickpeas, drained and rinsed

  • ¼ cup tahini

  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (a little less than 1 lemon)

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 2 cloves garlic

  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt

  • 2 tablespoons cold water, as needed

  Optional Garnishes

  • Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

  • Sprinkle of paprika

  • Chopped fresh parsley

  • Whole chickpeas

Instructions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the chickpeas well.

For extra-smooth hummus, you can remove the loose skins from the chickpeas, though this step is optional.

Step 2

Add the following to a blender or a food processor:

• Chickpeas

• Tahini

• Lemon juice

• Olive oil

• Garlic

• Salt

• 2 TBSP Water

Blend for about 1 minute.

Step 3

Scrape down the sides of the bowl.

If needed: with the processor running, add additional cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches your desired smooth, creamy consistency.

Pulse until blended

Step 4

Taste and adjust if needed:

• More lemon juice for brightness

• More salt for flavor

• A little more water for a lighter texture

• Another drizzle of olive oil for extra richness

See It Come Together

Serving Ideas

Serve with:

• Carrot sticks

• Celery

• Cucumber slices

• Bell peppers

• Cherry tomatoes

• Whole grain crackers

• Pita bread

• Sandwiches and wraps

• Grain bowls

Helpful Tips

• Use ice-cold water for an extra fluffy, creamy texture.

• Blend longer than you think—2 to 3 minutes makes a big difference.

• Fresh lemon juice provides the best flavor.

Storage

Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and stir before serving.

Optional Flavor Variations

• Roasted Garlic: Replace raw garlic with one roasted garlic clove.

• Roasted Red Pepper: Blend in ½ cup roasted red peppers.

• Everything Bagel: Sprinkle seasoning on top before serving.

• Herb Hummus: Add 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, dill, or basil.

• Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes.

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