Homemade Houmous Hummus
Elevate your snack game with this creamy and delicious Homemade Houmous Hummus recipe, a quick and easy dip that’s loaded with Mediterranean flavor! This 10-minute recipe combines smooth canned chickpeas, nutty tahini, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic for a perfectly balanced dish that’s great for dipping or spreading. Ground cumin adds an earthy depth, while a drizzle of olive oil and optional garnishes like paprika and parsley make it beautifully presentation-ready. Whether you’re serving it with warm pita, crisp veggies, or crunchy crackers, this homemade hummus is a healthy, versatile crowd-pleaser. Perfect for meal prep, it stays fresh in the fridge for up to five days, making it ideal for snacks, lunches, or party platters.
Log this recipe in SnapCalorie
Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Canned chickpeas
- 3 tablespoons Tahini (sesame paste)
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons Ice water (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water to remove any excess brine.
Peel the garlic clove and crush it lightly to ensure even blending.
In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, crushed garlic, olive oil, salt, and ground cumin.
Process the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy. Pause occasionally to scrape down the sides of the processor bowl with a spatula.
If the hummus is too thick or has a rough texture, add ice water one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until the desired consistency is achieved.
Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lemon juice, or cumin according to preference.
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and use the back of a spoon to create a shallow swirl in the surface.
Drizzle a little olive oil over the top, then sprinkle with paprika and parsley for garnish, if desired.
Serve immediately with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or crackers, or refrigerate for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
891 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.6 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2403 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.1 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.5 g | 73% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 25.2 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 962 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
