Easy Classic Creamy Hummus Recipe
This Easy Classic Creamy Hummus Recipe delivers a smooth, rich, and flavorful Middle Eastern dip made from chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic. Perfect for serving as a healthy snack or appetizer, it pairs beautifully with fresh vegetables and warm pita bread. Ready in just 15 minutes, this homemade hummus offers a fresh and wholesome alternative to store-bought options.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained with liquid reserved
- ¾ cup reserved chickpea liquid, plus more if needed
- ⅔ cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (from 4 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
For Serving
- Flat-leaf parsley
- Paprika
- Za’atar
- Fresh vegetables (carrots, cucumber, celery, bell peppers recommended)
- Pita bread, warmed
Instructions
- Blend the ingredients: In a high-powered blender, add the drained chickpeas, reserved chickpea liquid, tahini, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, peeled garlic cloves, and sea salt. Alternatively, if preferred, remove the skins from the chickpeas and transfer all ingredients to a food processor for blending.
- Add salt and blend: Begin blending the mixture on low speed to combine the ingredients thoroughly. Gradually increase the speed to high and continue blending for about 5 minutes until the hummus becomes smooth, creamy, and well emulsified.
- Adjust texture and seasoning: If the hummus appears too thick or dry, add additional reserved chickpea liquid, one tablespoon at a time, blending between each addition until desired creaminess is reached. Taste and adjust the sea salt as needed to suit your preference.
- Serve the hummus: Transfer the creamy hummus into a shallow serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to spread it evenly across the bowl’s surface. Drizzle extra virgin olive oil generously over the top, then sprinkle with fresh flat-leaf parsley, paprika, and za’atar for added flavor and color.
- Accompaniments: Serve the hummus alongside an assortment of fresh vegetables such as carrot sticks, cucumber slices, celery, and bell pepper strips. Warm pita bread is also delicious served with the hummus for dipping.
Notes
- For an ultra-smooth hummus, peel the skins off the chickpeas before blending.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more reserved chickpea liquid or olive oil depending on your preference.
- Za’atar is optional but adds a unique Middle Eastern flavor and aroma.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Let the hummus come to room temperature before serving for best flavor.
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