Creamy Classic Hummus Recipe Easy Homemade Dip Perfect for Snacks
A quick and easy creamy classic hummus recipe made with simple pantry staples like canned chickpeas, tahini, and fresh lemon juice. Perfect for snacks, appetizers, and a wholesome plant-based protein boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) tahini, well-stirred
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon (3 g) salt, or to taste
- 3 to 4 tablespoons (45–60 ml) ice cold water
- Optional: paprika or smoked paprika for garnish
- Optional: fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Drain one 15 oz (425 g) can of chickpeas and rinse under cold water to remove excess sodium and canning liquid flavor (about 2 minutes).
- Optional: Peel a handful of chickpeas by gently pinching them between your fingers to remove the skins for extra smoothness (5–7 minutes).
- In a food processor or blender, combine drained chickpeas, 1/4 cup tahini, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 peeled garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin.
- Start blending the mixture and slowly drizzle in 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil while blending until the mixture begins to smooth out (1–2 minutes).
- With the processor running, gradually add 3 to 4 tablespoons ice cold water to loosen the hummus and create a creamy texture. Stop when desired consistency is reached (about 1 minute).
- Pause blending and taste. Adjust salt, lemon juice, or garlic if needed, then blend again for a few seconds to mix.
- Spoon hummus into a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
Notes
Peeling some chickpeas before blending improves smoothness but can be skipped if short on time. Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor. Adding olive oil during blending gives a richer mouthfeel. Hummus tastes best after chilling for at least an hour. Store in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days or freeze in portions up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 0.2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 0.7
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
Keywords: hummus, creamy hummus, homemade dip, chickpeas, tahini, easy snack, Mediterranean dip, plant-based protein