Once you make this Homemade Hummus recipe, you'll never buy store bought again! It's so creamy, healthy and crazy easy to make for the perfect appetizer or snack 😊
I guarantee that when you start making your own, you will never buy it again!
Hummus is definitely one of the most frequent dishes I make in my home, at least once every fortnight. I love having it as a snack with veggie sticks and pita chips serving as an appetizer or even as a spread in sandwiches, wraps and pita bread.
Homemade hummus tastes a thousand times better than store bought hummus, plus it’s an easy recipe, all you need is a blender, 5 ingredients and it takes 10 minutes to make. This middle eastern dish has inspired me to make other hummus variations such as my White Bean Dip, Beetroot Hummus and Avocado Hummus.
Hummus is delicious, full of flavor and also super healthy with many nutrients and protein from the chickpeas. It’s also a vegan recipe so everyone can enjoy it 😊
Some more easy dips you must try are bread dipping oil and whipped feta dip.
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Ingredients to make homemade Hummus Recipe
- Chickpeas, are the main star in making Hummus. You can use canned or dried chickpeas that have been soaked and cooked
- Tahini one of the key ingredients and important for the overall texture and flavour profile of the hummus. Make sure to check the label to ensure that sesame is the only ingredient
- Fresh lemon juice to provide some freshness and acidity to the dish
- Garlic cloves, I like to add 1-2 cloves however if you are a garlic lover, feel free to add more
- Olive oil adds to the silkiness and a good drizzle is needed for garnish. I like to use extra virgin olive oil
How to peel chickpeas quickly
To make your hummus extra creamy, the key is to peel your chickpeas. I have to admit I don’t do this every single time I make it, however, when I do have a little extra time and add this step, it turns out soooo much smoother and creamier.
Rather than peeling every chickpea one by one, here is the technique I’ve been doing to speed up the process.
- Soak dry chickpeas overnight in cold water
- The next day, rinse under water and boil in fresh water in a pot on medium heat
- Add 1 teaspoon baking soda as water starts to boil. Remove any foam that appears on the top
- Cook dried chickpeas until very soft, approximately 25 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water
- Add cooked chickpeas to a bowl, fill with cold water and with your hands, toss the chickpeas through the water massaging them for a minute. You will notice all the skins just fall right off and rise to the top of the water.
- Pour the water out into the sink, the first lot of skins will easily fall out with the water as they float. Fill the bowl with water again and repeat this step 3-4 times to remove the remaining skins. It will only take a few minutes to do this as the skins float to the top which makes them easier to separate from all the chickpeas.
- Ensure you discard the skins and throw them in the bin rather than down the sink.
Tips for easy Hummus Recipe
- When blending, be sure to add a couple of ice cubes, I’ve found that this helps in making the hummus more creamy. Start with 2 and add more if needed as its always easier to add something in, than if you've added to much
- Adding a splash of cold ice water helps with the blending process
- If you are using canned chickpeas, use the liquid in the can instead of water as it gives extra flavour. Also if they are on the harder side with a bite to them, I'd still recommend boiling them first with baking soda to soften and so skins will easily peel off
FAQs
Because the chickpeas haven't been blended enough. This is due to the outer skin layer of the chickpeas which sometimes need a little longer time to blend.
Add 2 to 3 ice cubes when blending to make the hummus more creamy. Start with 2 and add more if needed.
3 -4 days in the fridge
Garnish with some chickpeas, paprika, olive oil, and chopped fresh parsley. Serve with pita bread chips, crackers, or veggie sticks and enjoy as a great appetizer for any gathering or occasion!
Making a design or well in the middle with the back of a spoon will take the dish to another level with your garnish on top too.
More Chickpea Recipes
More Easy Dips
- Bread Dipping Oil
- Olivier Salad
- Persian Eggplant Tomato Dip
- Vegan Tzatziki
- Whipped Ricotta
- Gyoza Dipping Sauce
- White Bean Dip
- Greek Spicy Feta Dip
- Cacik - Turkish Cucumber Yogurt Dip
I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to rate the recipe, comment and share your Hummus photo on Instagram so I can share the love!
Recipe
Hummus Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dried chickpeas or 2 cups cooked canned chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1-2 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ice cube or a splash of ice cold water
- Salt to taste
Garnish
- Extra chickpeas
- Paprika
- Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- If using canned chickpeas, skip to step 5
- If using dried chickpeas, soak the chickpeas overnight in cold water. Ensure they are in a large bowl as they will double or triple in size
- The next day, rinse under water and boil in fresh water in a pot medium on heat. Add 1 teaspoon baking soda to the pot once it starts to boil. Keep an eye and remove any foam that appears on the top
- Cook the chickpeas until are very soft, approximately 20 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. *Optional to peel the chickpeas - refer to instructions on how to peel chickpeas quickly in notes above.
- Add chickpeas to a blender or food processor. Add tahini, lemon juice, garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, salt, ice cube or a splash of cold water. Blend until a smooth texture is achieved.
- Serve in a bowl and using the back of a spoon, create a well or dipped design on the top. Garnish with extra chickpeas, sprinkle of paprika, drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and chopped parsley. Serve alongside crispy pita chips and chopped veggie sticks and enjoy your delicious homemade hummus!
Devie says
This is so yummy, I've been made this twice , thank you so much !
Ayeh says
so happy you like it dear, I make it on repeat too 🙂
Laura says
Normally not a HUGE fan of hummus BUT this one I can’t get enough! Soooo yummy! Can’t wait to make it again!
Ayeh says
Yay! Its one of my all time fav recipes xx
Erica says
Was shocked how easy this was! Best hummus ever, so light and fluffy. The biggest problem with all of recipes is there are never leftovers!
Ayeh says
Haha we always finish it way too quickly too, but thats a good sign 🙂
Apoorva says
Please make a bideo of how to make tahini
Ayeh says
Definitely will do 🙂
kasias.kitchen says
Best recipe for hummus! Easy and creamy
Ayeh says
So much better homemade isnt it 🙂 so glad you love it too xx
Miki says
Truly the best Hummus recipe.
Made the Tahini from scratch as well just burned it a lil bit otherwise, the hummus turned out to be perfect
Never buying from store again!
And I realised the necessity of adding the ice cubes…
Thanks Ayeh
Ayeh says
Homemade is always so much better right! So happy you loved it too! x
Khush says
Hi Ayeh,
The recipe looks amazing and i want to give it a go, which brand of tahini have you used in the recipe?
Thankyou
Ayeh says
I like to only use an organic brand that has sesame seeds as the only ingredient 🙂
Amy says
Been making this every week!
Ayeh says
Yayyy me too 🙂
Simran says
Best recipe for hummus!!!
Ayeh says
Yay so glad you love it! x
Rachel Zimny says
Do you think this would freeze and thaw well? Excited to try the recipe!
Ayeh says
I havnt tried freezing it myself to know first hand lovely xxx
Aanisah says
Hi Ayeh, all your recipes turn out perfect. This one was no exception.
Ayeh says
So happy to hear Aanisah 🙂 I love this recipe too! xxxx
Lynne says
This is the best Hummus recipe I have found. I always do it for dinner parties and everyone says how amazing it is! I add a little bit of cumin to it too. So easy to make!
Ayeh Manfre says
Oh yum I love the addition of cumin too 🙂
Betsy G says
I love hummus, but hate ones that taste like overpowering tahini. This has such a great balance of beans to tahini. Also found that Trader Joe’s tahini is the only one I don’t despise in homemade hummus. Very good recipe!!
Ayeh Manfre says
Lovely to hear Betsy!
Lisa says
This is delicious, I also added some homemade minted pesto and I'll try adding a some different ingredients next time like jalapenos, with a sprinkle of pistachios on top or tomato pesto or sundried toms and parmesan. Yum!!! my mouth is already watering
Thank you for your energy, love your recipes and what you put into them xx
Ayeh Manfre says
Oh yum sounds amazing!!! So lovely to hear, thank you so so much xx
Arlene Sollazzo says
Can I leave out the tahini (allergic to sesame seeds) with the same great taste or recommend any substitute??? Mmmm
Ayeh Manfre says
Yes you can totally leave it out, it will still be great 🙂 Cashew butter can also be used.
Duncan says
Tastes nice, after doing what you said mine is really runny however. Tried with extra chickpeas, no change. Will it get thicker in the fridge?
Ayeh Manfre says
It maybe that too many ice cubes were added. It will thicken in the fridge not to worry. Next time only add one ice cube at a time xx
Duncan says
Changed my review to a 5, because it did become less runny and It was very tasty. Might try your Tahini with it next. Thanks.
Ayeh Manfre says
So happy to hear Duncan 🙂