The Best Homemade Hummus Recipe

Sliced carrots and a bowl of homemade hummus on a plate

5 from 4 votes

The Best Homemade Hummus Recipe

If you're wondering how to make hummus from scratch in under 5 minutes, look no further! This recipe uses a food processor and 7 simple ingredients for a deliciously easy hummus that tastes just like store-bought.

Servings tablespoons

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Equipment

Food processor

Ingredients

15.5 ounces canned garbanzo beans with liquid reserved
1½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon tahini
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
⅛ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Drain canned garbanzo beans, reserving the liquid in a measuring cup. Transfer beans to food processor.
Add lemon juice, tahini, minced garlic, extra virgin olive oil, cumin, and salt to the food processor. Cover and pulse a few times to break up the garbanzo beans.
Add about 1 fluid ounce of the reserved liquid to the food processor. Process on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add up to 1 additional fluid ounce of the reserved liquid to adjust the consistency, processing on medium speed for another 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth.
Transfer hummus to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Notes

Food processor: We have this blender/food processor combo that works great for making sauces, spreads, and dips like this hummus from scratch! We highly recommend this one if you find yourself frequently needing a blender or food processor.

Adjusting the consistency: Use the reserved liquid from the canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas) to get the hummus to a smooth consistency - it'll add more flavor to the hummus and won't thin it out as much as water will. We use about 2 fluid ounces total, and process on medium speed for about 2 minutes to break up any chunks.

Serving suggestions: There are a ton of delicious ways to serve this hummus! You can eat it as a dip, use it as a spread, or serve it at parties. Check out our blog post above for some suggestions on our favorite ways to eat homemade hummus.

Author: Nicole Langdon

Calories: 22kcal

Course: Appetizer, Dip, Snack

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Keyword: chickpeas, cumin, extra virgin olive oil, food processor, garbanzo beans, garlic, healthy, lemon juice, party appetizer, party snack, summer, tahini

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