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Hummus Recipe (Easy, Authentic, Creamy and Smooth)

Hummus Recipe (Easy, Authentic, Creamy and Smooth)Hummus Recipe (Easy, Authentic, Creamy and Smooth)Hummus Recipe (Easy, Authentic, Creamy and Smooth)Hummus Recipe (Easy, Authentic, Creamy and Smooth)

How to make hummus the traditional way. No fuss. No extra flavors added. Just a plain, classic homemade hummus recipe. Follow my tips to achieve the best hummus ever—thick, smooth, rich, and ultra-creamy.

Recipe by Suzy Karadsheh on February 20, 2025

Prep time: PT5M

Cook time: PT15M

Rating

4.9 stars (188 reviews)

Keywords

easy hummus recipe, homemade hummus, how to make hummus, hummus recipe

Ingredients

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Steps

  1. Soak the chickpeas: If using canned chickpeas, you can skip to step 4. Place dried chickpeas in a large bowl, cover with water, and soak overnight.
  2. Cook the chickpeas: The next day, drain the chickpeas cover with 2 inches of water. Bring to boil over high heat, then reduce the heat so the chickpeas are at a simmer. Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  3. Remove the skins: Add 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda to the water with the chickpeas. Leave for a few minutes. Turn off the heat. Drain the chickpeas into a colander. While rinsing the chickpeas under running water, take a handful of chickpeas and rub them to remove the skins. Place peeled chickpeas in a bowl.
  4. Puree the chickpeas: Add cooked (or canned) chickpeas and minced garlic to the bowl of a food processor fitted with the S-blade. Puree until a smooth, powder-like mixture forms.
  5. Finish the hummus: While the food processor is running, feed 2 ice cubes, tahini, salt, and lemon juice through the tube, and process for about 4 to 5 minutes. Check, and if the consistency is too thick, run the processor and slowly add a little water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired silky smooth consistency.
  6. Garnish and serve: Spread in a serving bowl and add a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Top with a few chickpeas, if you like. Sprinkle with sumac. Enjoy with warm pita wedges and your favorite veggies.

Nutitrion

  1. Serving Size: 1 serving
  2. Calories: 160.9 kcal
  3. Carbohydrates: 19.2 g
  4. Protein: 7.2 g
  5. Fat: 6.9 g
  6. Saturated Fat: 0.9 g
  7. Sodium: 358.6 mg
  8. Sugar: 3 g
  9. Unsaturated Fat: 5.4 g

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