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Master Hummus: 5 Key Recipes

This guide provides five essential hummus recipes, from classic to creative, perfect for any occasion. Learn to make creamy, flavorful hummus with simple ingredients and techniques.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Classic Hummus
  • 15 ounce canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2-4 tablespoons ice water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, for serving
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika, for serving
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
  • Classic Hummus ingredients (see above)
  • 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained
Garlic Confit Hummus
  • Classic Hummus ingredients (see above)
  • 10 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
Spicy Chipotle Hummus
  • Classic Hummus ingredients (see above)
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle in adobo sauce
Green Goddess Hummus
  • Classic Hummus ingredients (see above)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Classic Hummus
  1. Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a food processor, blending until smooth.
  2. While blending, gradually add ice water one tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches a creamy consistency.
  3. Transfer to a serving bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika before serving.
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
  1. Prepare the classic hummus base as described above.
  2. Add drained roasted red peppers to the food processor with the classic hummus ingredients and blend until smooth and well combined.
Garlic Confit Hummus
  1. To make garlic confit, place peeled garlic cloves in a small saucepan, cover with olive oil, and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes until tender and golden.
  2. Allow the garlic confit to cool, then drain the oil (reserve the oil for other uses).
  3. Prepare the classic hummus base, adding the confit garlic cloves to the food processor with the other ingredients before blending.
Spicy Chipotle Hummus
  1. Prepare the classic hummus base as described above.
  2. Add chipotle in adobo sauce to the food processor with the classic hummus ingredients and blend until thoroughly combined.
Green Goddess Hummus
  1. Prepare the classic hummus base as described above.
  2. Add fresh parsley, chives, dill, and lemon zest to the food processor with the classic hummus ingredients and blend until the herbs are finely chopped and incorporated.

Notes

For extra smooth hummus, remove the skins from the chickpeas before blending. Adjust lemon juice and salt to taste in all variations. These hummuses are great for dipping with pita bread, vegetables, or as a spread in sandwiches and wraps.