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    Easy Homemade Hummus

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    hummus in white bowl sprinkled with paprika

    I’ve always just purchased hummus at the store. Grabbed a container, blew through it in the first few days, and wished I’d purchased a larger container. Lather, rinse, repeat. That was until I released just how easy it was to make homemade hummus. Not only does it take only a couple of minutes to make, it also makes a lot more than the short little packages you get at the grocery store. You can also get creative and add extra flavors.

    INGREDIENTS YOU’LL NEED FOR EASY HOMEMADE HUMMUS:

    • Chickpeas / garbanzo beans
    • Tahini (I purchase mine on Amazon)
    • Lemon juice
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil (I use extra light tasting)
    • Garlic
    • Cumin
    • Paprika
    • Salt
    • Pepper
    ingredients for homemade hummus

    HOW TO MAKE EASY HOMEMADE HUMMUS:

    You quite literally will throw every single item into the food processor and blend until smooth or the desired consistency you prefer. I actually like mine just before it gets totally smooth.

    That’s all! I told you it was easy!

    ingredients for homemade hummus in food processor
    blended hummus in food processor

    TIPS AND NOTES FOR EASY HOMEMADE HUMMUS:

    • When adding the canning liquid back into the hummus, I recommend doing it a tablespoon at a time. It’s easy to go too far with the liquid and then you end up with runny hummus.
    • You can use water instead of the canning liquid if you prefer.
    • You don’t HAVE to make your hummus completely smooth. I actually prefer mine at the consistency right before it gets totally smooth.
    • Sometimes cans are labeled chickpeas and sometimes they are labeled garbanzo beans... same thing. You can buy either.
    • If you have a hard time finding tahini in your local store, try Amazon. That’s actually where I purchase mine. I can find it in store, but it’s a tiny jar and it’s expensive. There’s a good price on Amazon for a decent size jar.
    • Fresh lemon juice is better, but the lemon juice you can purchase is fine too! Like I said, simply recipe, so versatile.
    hummus on mini bell pepper

    CAN THE RECIPE FOR EASY HOMEMADE HUMMUS BE MADE AHEAD OF TIME?

    100% YES! I like to make mine and then store it in small mason jars. This recipe usually fills 3 of the small mason jars to keep in the fridge. I like to sprinkle mine with a little extra paprika before eating too.

    homemade hummus stacked in jars
    hummus sprinkled with paprika in white bowl

    Easy Homemade Hummus

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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 92 kcal
    Protein 3 g

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 15 oz can of garbanzo beans drained reserving liquid
    • ¼ cup tahini
    • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients (minus the canning liquid) into the food processor.
    • Blend until smooth adding any additional canning liquid to obtain your desired consistency. I usually use only about 1-2 tablespoon at most.
    • Top with additional olive oil and paprika when serving if desired. 

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Homemade Hummus
    Serving Size
     
    1 tablespoon
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    92
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    6
    g
    9
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    0
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    0
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    0
    mg
    0
    %
    Sodium
     
    217
    mg
    9
    %
    Potassium
     
    156
    mg
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    9
    g
    3
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    53
    IU
    1
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    4
    mg
    5
    %
    Calcium
     
    25
    mg
    3
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Kara is a wife & mother living deep in the heart of Texas. She loves all things food and spending time with her family and dogs. She has a passion for cooking and loves making yummy, family-friendly recipes.

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