Homemade Hummus Recipe

I am a huge fan of hummus because it is such a quick snack, perfect for on the go and healthy too. However, those small containers at the grocery store can add up if you eat this as often as we do.

The solution is simple. Make homemade hummus for an Easy Indian Food Recipes. I started thinking that is is just chickpeas with seasoning and should be fairly simple to make. The results were smooth and flavorful humus. It literally took just minutes to make. You may even like to try, Yellow Rice, How to Make Naan Bread, or Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala.

Why We Love This Recipe

This middle eastern recipe is ready in less than 20 minutes and better than store bought. It really is a great recipe without any extra time spent.

I love to keep quick snacks like hummus, peanut butter and veggies in the fridge for easy grab and go options for my family. If it is ready to go and already cut up or portioned into containers, the kids are more likely to grab a healthy option.

This plant based protein option is so easy, filling and perfect anytime of the day. We will definitely be making this from now on. I love saving money and serving my family good quality snacks.

Ingredients

• Chickpeas – You will need to drain the chickpeas and wash them really good. You can use canned or home cooked chickpeas to make this hummus.
• Large Lemon – Choose a large lemon so it will be easy to juice.
• Minced Garlic – I think minced garlic gives hummus the best flavor but you can substitute garlic powder. Another idea is to use fresh garlic cloves.
• Water – The amount will vary that you need based on how thick you prefer the hummus. It is best to only add a tablespoon a time.
• Paprika – This is optional but it looks pretty and adds more flavor to the finished product.

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Variations Ideas

• Garlic – Garlic lovers might like to add extra garlic in the recipe. I also like to top the finished product with fresh minced garlic. You can also use a clove of garlic and roast it. The fresh roasted garlic is delicious to make a garlic hummus.
• Red Pepper – You can add a ½ cup of roasted red peppers to the hummus recipe. Blend until smooth in the food processor. It gives the red pepper hummus a pretty red color and the flavor is so tasty.
• Pumpkin – Try adding ¾ cup pumpkin puree to the hummus. I also like to add a ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Blend as normal.
• Pine nuts – Add ¼ cup pine nuts for a delicious flavor idea for hummus. It adds a nutty taste that is really yummy.
• Sun Dried Tomato – Use ¾ cup sun dried tomatoes that are rinsed and drained in the hummus mixture.
• Basil – Omit the tahini and add basil instead. This will give the hummus a pesto flavor. I would use 1 cup of basil and ¼ cup pine nuts blended with the chickpeas.
• Kalamata Olives – You can add ¾ cup Kalamata olives to the food processor to make Kalamata hummus. Make sure the olives are pitted.
• Everything Bagel Seasoning- This goes with just about anything and hummus isn’t the exception. Sprinkle a little of the spices on top for an easy way to jazz up plain hummus.

How to Make Homemade Hummus

Step 1 – First, juice the lemon. Then put the lemon juice and tahini in a food processer. Blend this together until well combined making sure to scrape the sides when finished so everything is well combined.

Step 2 – Second, add the olive oil, garlic, cumin and salt. Then blend this together in the food processor for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Again, make sure to scrape the sides.

Step 3 – Drain and rinse the chickpeas.

Step 4 – Put half of them in the food processor and blend until combined and it is smooth.

• Step 4 – Once finished, add in the remaining chickpeas and blend until the entire mixture is smooth. It will be thick but this is normal.
• Step 5 – Finally, add the water to the food processor 1 tablespoon at a time. Make sure to blend after each time you add the water. Keep doing this until the hummus has a creamy texture.

You will love this hummus. It tastes so authentic and better than store-bought hummus. Everything is perfectly blended for a great dish.

Expert Tips

• Use good quality ingredients to make hummus. You don’t need a lot of ingredients to make hummus but the ones you do should be high quality for the best outcome.
• Remove the skins. If you have a few extra minutes, remove the skins from the chickpeas. It will result in a much smoother hummus if you do this. I like to do it after I drain and rinse them.
• Boil the chickpeas. If you do not like the consistency of canned chickpeas, boil them for 20 minutes prior to making the hummus. This will soften the texture. Make sure to rinse in cold water prior to putting in the food processor or blender to get desired consistency.
• Fresh Lemons- Resist the urge to use bottled lemon juice. Fresh is best in hummus. The flavor will turn out much better.
• Thicken hummus – If the hummus is not thick enough for you, add a little more tahini and place in the fridge. This should thicken the mixture.

What to Serve Hummus With?

• Crackers – Wheat crackers, Ritz and Triscuits pair well with hummus.
• Chips – Pita chips, Pita Bread or tortilla chips tastes delicious.
• Vegetables – Cut up carrots, bell peppers and celery are my favorites with hummus. Cucumbers are also delicious.
• Wraps and sandwiches – Spread some of this yummy hummus on a wrap or sandwich with vegetables, lunch meat or anything you like.
• Salad – Hummus actually makes a great dressing for salads. Thin it with a little water, oil and fresh lemon juice until it is the consistency you prefer.
• Burgers – Spread some hummus on your burger bun. This is especially good with black bean burgers.

Garnish Ideas

While adding ingredients into the mixture is always a tasty idea, don’t forget about garnishments. Some of my favorites include: drizzle of olive oil on top, scoop of minced garlic in the middle of the bowl of hummus, sun dried tomatoes or a few roasted red peppers on top.

There are so many great ideas. Chopped fresh parsley is another easy and delicious idea.