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A vibrant bowl of homemade hummus, garnished with olive oil and parsley.

Quick way to grow your Hummus (Homemade) garden

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to make delicious homemade hummus. It's perfect for a healthy snack or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 15 ounces canned chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2-4 tablespoons cold water
  • salt to taste
For Serving (Optional)
  • olive oil
  • paprika
  • fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, and cumin in a food processor, then process until smooth.
  2. While processing, slowly add cold water one tablespoon at a time until the desired creamy consistency is achieved.
  3. Season the hummus with salt to taste and pulse a few more times to incorporate.
Serving
  1. Transfer the homemade hummus to a serving bowl.
  2. Drizzle with a little olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and fresh chopped parsley, if desired.
  3. Serve immediately with pita bread, fresh vegetables, or your favorite dippers.

Notes

For an extra smooth hummus, remove the skins from the chickpeas before blending. Adjust lemon juice and garlic to your preference. This hummus can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.