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Silky Smooth Homemade Hummus

This silky smooth homemade hummus is creamy, tangy, and packed with flavor. Made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic, it comes together in minutes and tastes far better than store bought.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dried chickpeas or 2 cans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup tahini sesame paste
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice ​
  • 2 cloves garlic ​
  • 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil plus more for garnish
  • 1/2 tsp cumin optional
  • ​ ​ Salt to taste
  • ​ ​ Water or chickpea cooking liquid as needed

Equipment

  • ​ Food processor ​

Method
 

  1. If using dried chickpeas, soak overnight, then boil until tender (60-90 minutes). Drain and cool. If using canned, drain and rinse.
  2. Add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt into a food processor.
  3. Slowly drizzle olive oil while blending. Add cold water until smooth.
  4. Taste and adjust with more lemon juice or salt if needed.
  5. Spread onto a plate, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle paprika or parsley. Serve with warm pita bread or fresh vegetables.