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Best Hummus Recipe

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3.9 from 7 reviews

This best hummus recipe is creamy, smooth, and packed with flavor. Made from simple ingredients like chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, it is blended to perfection and garnished with paprika and fresh parsley. Perfect as a healthy appetizer or snack served with warm pita bread and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1½ cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • ⅓ cup smooth tahini
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
  • 1 garlic clove
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 5 tablespoons water, or as needed to blend

Garnish

  • Paprika
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Fresh parsley

Serving Suggestions

  • Warm pita bread
  • Fresh vegetables (carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, etc.)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather cooked chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, fresh lemon juice, garlic clove, sea salt, and water. Make sure the chickpeas are well drained and rinsed for best texture.
  2. Blend the Mixture: In a high-speed blender or food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and sea salt. Use the blender baton or pulse function to blend everything until the mixture is very smooth. Add water gradually—up to about 5 tablespoons or more if needed—to achieve your desired creamy consistency.
  3. Adjust Seasoning: Taste the hummus and add more lemon juice or salt if needed to balance the flavors perfectly.
  4. Serve and Garnish: Transfer the blended hummus to a serving plate. Sprinkle paprika, red pepper flakes, and fresh parsley over the top for a vibrant and flavorful garnish.
  5. Enjoy: Serve immediately with warm pita bread and fresh veggies like carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or bell pepper strips as a wholesome appetizer or snack.

Notes

  • Use high-quality tahini for the best flavor and creamy texture.
  • If you don’t have cooked chickpeas, you can use canned, just make sure to drain and rinse thoroughly.
  • Add water slowly when blending, as it’s easier to add more than to fix overly thin hummus.
  • For a smoother hummus, you can peel the chickpeas before blending, though this step is optional.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • To enhance flavor, let hummus rest for an hour before serving so the flavors can meld.

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