Description
This creamy hummus recipe offers a smooth, rich, and versatile Middle Eastern dip made from cooked chickpeas, tahini (plant-based), fresh lemon juice (natural), garlic, olive oil (natural), and warm spices. Easy to prepare in minutes, it is nutrient-packed, customizable, and perfect for snacks, spreads, or sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas
- ¼ cup tahini (plant-based)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (natural)
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (natural), plus more for drizzling
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3–4 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather cooked chickpeas, peel and crush the garlic cloves, and squeeze fresh lemon juice (natural). Measure tahini (plant-based) and extra virgin olive oil (natural) to have everything ready for blending.
- Combine and Blend: In a food processor, place the chickpeas, tahini (plant-based), lemon juice (natural), garlic, ground cumin, and salt. Start blending and slowly pour in the olive oil (natural) and cold water, blending continuously until you reach a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Taste and Adjust: Stop blending occasionally to taste your hummus. Adjust the salt, lemon juice, or cumin to your preference for a balanced, flavorful result.
- Serve or Store: Transfer the creamy hummus into a serving bowl, smooth the top with a spoon, then drizzle extra virgin olive oil (natural) on top. Add garnishes if desired and serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- Use ice cold water to achieve a lighter and airier texture.
- For extra creamy hummus, peel the skins off chickpeas before blending.
- Let the hummus chill in the fridge for at least one hour to deepen flavors.
- Select fresh, good-quality tahini (plant-based) for better creaminess and richer flavor.
- Adjust consistency by adding more cold water or olive oil (natural) if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: creamy hummus, plant-based dip, chickpea hummus, easy hummus recipe, vegan appetizer, Middle Eastern dip
