How to Make Hummus
Published 7/25/2024
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Learn How to Make Hummus and get ready for all your dip dreams to come true. This classic hummus recipe has a lemon garlic twist that is just too good! With our method, you’ll have the smoothest, creamiest, and most delicious hummus you’ve ever tasted.
If you love hummus just as much as we do, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make at home. Not only that, it’s so much cheaper! Don’t miss our other delicious hummus recipes on Fit Foodie Finds, including this Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Sweet Potato Hummus, and Mexican Black Bean Hummus!
This lemon garlic hummus is made in 3 simple steps and takes only 5 minutes! Just place all the ingredients into a high-speed food processor — seriously, ALL the ingredients. Then, process, serve, and dip to your heart’s content.
Homemade Hummus Recipe – What You Need
- Garbanzo beans: We drain and rinse these from a can.
- Olive oil: Olive oil is key for a rich and creamy texture.
- Unsalted tahini: A staple in hummus. You can find this in most grocery stores nowadays!
- Sea salt: Just a pinch to bring out the flavors.
- Garlic: We are using raw garlic to give our hummus a nice bite, but you can use roasted garlic for a more subtle flavor.
- Lemon juice: Lemon juice adds a nice fresh and tangy element to our hummus.
- Water: Start with 3 tablespoons, and you may need more later if your hummus is too thick! We’ll get to this.
- Food processor: A high-speed food processor will provide that smooth and creamy texture.
Can I make hummus without tahini?
Yes, you can make hummus without tahini! Instead of using tahini, try substituting it with a few tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt for a creamy texture. Another option is to use almond butter or cashew butter for a nutty flavor.
Can I make hummus without a food processor?
If you don’t have a food processor, you can still make hummus using a high-speed blender. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender a few times to ensure an even consistency.
Yummy Topping Ideas
Whip up a delicious (but totally optional!) topping for this lemon garlic hummus using only olive oil and chopped fresh basil. Stir together and drizzle it over to fancy it up a bit and add a delicious punch of flavor.
Some other tasty topping ideas include:
- Roasted garlic cloves
- Chopped olives
- Crumbled feta cheese
- Sliced cherry tomatoes
- Toasted pine nuts
- Sprinkled paprika
How do you make hummus less gritty?
To make your hummus less gritty, use a high-speed food processor or blender and blend for longer to achieve a smoother consistency. You can also try adding 1 or 2 more tablespoons of water. Once you reach the desired consistency, it should be smooth and easily dippable.
If you really want to go the extra mile, you can take off the skins of your chickpeas before blending. This can be a bit time-consuming, but it will result in an even smoother hummus. Simply pinch the chickpeas between your fingers, and the skins should slide right off.
How to Store
Store this hummus in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep well for up to 5 days.
How to Enjoy Your Simple Hummus Recipe
Dip: Enjoy it as a dip with pita chips, crackers, sliced veggies, or cheese.
Sauce: Hummus is a perfect base for a pasta sauce. Simply fold it into your pasta as a healthy alternative to a creamy sauce.
Dollop: Go ahead and dollop this lemon garlic hummus on top of a Buddha Bowl or Grain Bowl. The flavor will jazz up any bowl situation you’re eating!
Spread: Forget the mayo and mustard, and use hummus as a condiment for your next sandwich! We love using it as a sandwich or wrap spread. It gives any sammie amazing flavor and texture.
Salad Dressing: Looking for ways to jazz up your salad dressing? Whisk a little bit of hummus into your next salad dressing to thicken it up and add great flavor! Or simply thin it out with a little olive oil and vinegar, and BAM — salad dressing. Try our Herby Hummus Dressing.
Lemon Garlic Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 15- oz. can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup unsalted tahini
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons water*
Optional Herby Topping
- 1/4 cup EVOO
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Place all ingredients for your hummus into a high-speed food processor.
- Then, process on high for 1-2 minutes or until smooth.
- Option to add 1 or 2 more tablespoons of water depending on the texture of your hummus. It should be smooth and easily dippable.
- Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.
Tips & Notes
- water: option to add more water as needed in order to thin out the hummus.
- This recipe was slightly updated on February 19, 2020.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Do you recommend removing the skins from the garnbanzo beans?
Either will work just fine!
I absolutely LOVE hummus but recently found out that I have a sensitivity to sesame seeds and would, therefore, have to omit the tahini. Any suggestions for a suitable substitute?
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I need to “low salt” this…Salt in tahini, canned beans, and then you add more? Think I will try cooking dry beans (no added salt) and not add sea salt. I noticed the tanini has quite a bit also so maybe enough?
This recipe looks absolutely delicious! I’m making it today and can not wait to eat it all, LOL! Thank you!
Woohoo!
Do I drain the canned garbanzos? Or just dump it all in?
I tried making Hummus a few weeks ago in the vitaMix – didn’t turn out too well – I tend to not use recipes, so it could have just been my measurements. Does it really make a huge difference if you use a VitaMix over a traditional food processor? Anyone try this?
I’ve never used a Vitamix to make hummus, but I hear it’s amazing and actually works better. Why didn’t it work for you? Next time, just add more olive oil until you get the smooth consistency you prefer!
This sounds wonderful but I have no idea what Evoo is.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil!
I love hummus, great recipe!
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Love a good hummus.. and I swear I can never have enough hummus recipes. Definitely need to make this lemon garlic version!
RIGHT?! Hummus for DAYZZZZZ.