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Bowl of hummus surrounded by cucumber, towel, pita bread, and lemon.
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5 from 10 votes

Hummus

This creamy and smooth homemade hummus recipe is way better than anything you can buy at the store. It all comes together in minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 174kcal
Author: Sapana Chandra

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas drained and rinsed (reserve liquid in another container)
  • ½ cup water or aquafaba (reserved chickpea liquid) more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

Optional garnish:

  • 1 tablespoon chickpeas
  • ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
  • ⅛ teaspoon paprika

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more aquafaba or water one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste. Transfer to a serving dish. Serve with vegetables, pita chips, or warm pita bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 910mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 116IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg