This homemade hummus recipe is quick and easy to make, super-smooth and creamy, and tastes so fresh and flavorful!
Recipe by Ali on February 7, 2019
Prep time: PT10M
Total time: PT10M
Rating
4.9 stars ( reviews)
Ingredients
1/3 cup good-quality tahini
2-4 tablespoons cold water, or more if needed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
juice of 1 lemon (2-3 tablespoons)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas*, rinsed and drained
optional toppings: extra drizzle of olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, sprinkle of ground sumac or paprika, toasted pine nuts
Steps
Add tahini, cold water, olive oil, cumin, salt, garlic and lemon juice to a food processor. Puree until smooth.
Add in the chickpeas. Puree for 3-4 minutes, pausing halfway to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until the hummus is smooth. If it seems too thick, add in another tablespoon or two of water.
Taste and season with additional salt, cumin, and/or lemon juice if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with your desired toppings. Or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reviews
Christa on 2025-05-07 (5 stars): Best hummus I have ever made! Been making this recipe for years and I’ve always meant to leave a comment. Always fun to try different variations. I like to use the aquafaba to make vegan Pavlova‘s.
Brenda on 2025-05-10 (5 stars): So tasty you won’t stop eating it. Yum
christy cruz on 2025-06-28 (5 stars): Best hummus recipe!
No more store bought for me.
Khill on 2025-06-30 (4 stars): This is a very good and fresh tasting hummus. I do not like store bought hummus and the fact that it can be made so easily at home makes this a real winner. I used ice cubes instead of water to help the creaminess. Mine required extra salt and lemon juice. I blended some parsley in and it was delicious! Thank you!
Dee on 2025-07-14 (5 stars): Excellent recipe - amazing flavor for very little effort!!!! Thank you!!!!
Georgianne on 2025-08-16 (5 stars): Do you have a brand of tahini you would recommend? I can’t wait to try the recipe!
