Recipe for Homemade Hummus Your Way

It is worth the effort to make your own hummus instead of purchasing it from a supermarket. It takes only a few minutes to blend the ingredients together, and there are so many ways to customize it based on your tastes and the ingredients you have on hand.

‍

This homemade hummus recipe yields a creamy dip that has healthy fats and a blend of simple flavors that work perfectly together. Ingredients like garbanzo beans, tahini, and olive oil have healthy fats, protein, and fiber.  It’s great for casual snacks, upscale entertaining, and spreads for sandwiches. 

‍

Variations and Serving Suggestions

• To reduce calories and fat, use only 1-2 tablespoons of tahini and add additional water or garbanzo bean liquid
• Pulse in any of your favorite fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or mint leaves
• Use olive oil instead of tahini if you don’t have tahini on hand
• Blend in cooked beets for a beautiful pink hummus
• Serve your hummus on a wrap or as a dip for vegetables or toasted whole-grain pita chips

Homemade Hummus Your Way

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 can (15-ounce) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (save liquid if desired for next step)
• 2-4 tbsp water or chickpea liquid
• ¼ cup of tahini
• 2 tbsp olive oil 
• ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon of cumin 
• Salt to taste
• Optional garnish: drizzle of olive oil, sprinkle of paprika, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, and a pinch of salt.
2. Process the mixture until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is well combined. 
3. If the hummus seems too thick, add water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
4. Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed, to suit your preferences.
5. Once the hummus reaches the desired consistency and flavor, transfer it to a serving bowl and garnish as desired.
6. Optionally, drizzle a little extra olive oil over the top, sprinkle with paprika for color, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of freshness.

Nutrition information per serving: Calories: 120; total Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 124 mg; Total Carbohydrates: 15 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Total Sugars: 3 g; Protein: 5 g

‍