Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe: Make Your Own Creamy Dip
Make creamy homemade hummus from scratch with this simple recipe. Perfect for a healthy dip or spread.
What You'll Need
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight and cooked until very tender)
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2-3 tablespoons ice water (or chickpea liquid)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for serving)
- Food processor or high-speed blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Colander
- Rubber spatula
Hummus is a creamy Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic. This recipe yields a smooth, rich hummus for dipping or spreading.
Step 1: Prepare Chickpeas
Rinse canned chickpeas under cold water and drain. For extra smoothness, optionally remove the skins by pinching each chickpea.
Step 2: Blend Tahini Base
In a food processor, combine tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Process for 1-2 minutes until pale and creamy. The mixture may thicken; that's normal.
Step 3: Add Chickpeas and Seasonings
Add drained chickpeas, salt, and cumin. Process, scraping down sides as needed. Slowly drizzle in 2 tablespoons of ice water while running.
Step 4: Blend Until Smooth
Continue processing for 3-5 minutes, adding more water one tablespoon at a time, until hummus is very smooth and creamy. Longer blending yields silkier texture.
Step 5: Serve
Transfer hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil. Optionally sprinkle with paprika or parsley.
Tip for Extra Smoothness
For the smoothest hummus, boil canned chickpeas with a pinch of baking soda for 15-20 minutes before rinsing and blending. This softens the skins.
