Quick Creamy Hummus Spread
Elevate your snack game with this Quick Creamy Hummus Spread, an easy-to-make recipe that delivers luscious texture and bold flavor in just 10 minutes. Featuring pantry staples like canned chickpeas, tahini, and fresh lemon juice, this versatile dip is blended to perfection for a smooth and fluffy consistency. A touch of garlic and cumin adds irresistible depth, while a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika or tangy sumac provide a stunning finish. Enjoy this crowd-pleasing hummus with warm pita bread, crisp veggies, or your favorite crackers, and savor a homemade classic that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for quick appetizers, meal prep, or healthy snacking, this recipe is destined to become a go-to favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 15-oz can canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 0.25 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (for serving, optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika or sumac (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, and salt to a food processor or high-powered blender.
Blend the mixture on high speed for about 1 minute, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides to ensure all ingredients combine evenly.
While the food processor is running, slowly add the cold water one tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches your desired creamy consistency. Blend for an additional 1–2 minutes for a light and fluffy texture.
Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding a bit more salt or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Transfer the hummus to a serving dish, drizzle with olive oil if desired, and sprinkle with paprika or sumac for garnish.
Serve immediately with pita bread, crackers, or fresh veggies, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1424 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.2 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1979 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.6 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.7 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.3 g | ||
| Protein | 49.8 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 482 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 18.4 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 1530 mg | 33% | |
*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.
