Creamy Homemade Hummus : Classic, Easy & Better Than Store-Bought
This homemade hummus is ultra-creamy, full of bright, zesty flavor, and comes together in just minutes with pantry staples. Made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic, it’s a Mediterranean classic that works as a dip, spread, or healthy snack. Once you try it fresh, you’ll never want to go back to store-bought again!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
Ingredients
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
¼ cup tahini
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp olive oil (plus more for topping)
2–4 tbsp cold water
½ tsp ground cumin
Salt to taste
Optional: paprika or chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
In a food processor, blend tahini and lemon juice for 1 minute until creamy and pale.
Add garlic, olive oil, cumin, and a pinch of salt. Blend again until smooth.
Add chickpeas and blend for 1–2 minutes, scraping the sides.
Slowly add cold water, 1 tbsp at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Taste and adjust salt or lemon.
Spoon into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika or parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 140
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Protein: 5g