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Homemade Hummus

Silky smooth hummus made from scratch with chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic. Far better than store-bought.

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10 min
Prep Time
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No cooking
Cook Time
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6 people
Servings
180 kcal
Calories

🛒 Ingredients

For 6 servings

  • 400 g can chickpeas, drained (liquid reserved)
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
  • 3 tbsp ice water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, for serving

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1

    Reserve a few chickpeas for garnish. Add remaining chickpeas to a food processor.

  2. 2

    Add tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Process for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    With processor running, add ice water one tablespoon at a time. Process 3–4 minutes until very smooth and creamy.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust lemon and salt as needed.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a bowl. Use the back of a spoon to create a swirl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika.

  6. 6

    Serve with pita bread, vegetables, or crackers.