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A vibrant bowl of homemade hummus, garnished with olive oil and parsley.

Quick way to grow your Hummus (Homemade) garden

This recipe provides a quick and easy way to make homemade hummus, perfect for a healthy snack or appetizer. It uses simple ingredients and minimal prep time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 15 ounces canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2-4 tablespoons cold water
  • salt to taste
For Garnish (Optional)
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • paprika
  • fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Serving bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin in a food processor.
  2. Process the mixture until smooth, adding cold water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
  3. Season with salt to taste and pulse a few more times to combine.
Serving
  1. Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika and fresh parsley, if desired.
  3. Serve immediately with pita bread, vegetables, or your favorite dippers.

Notes

For an extra smooth hummus, remove the skins from the chickpeas before processing. You can also adjust the amount of lemon juice and garlic to suit your taste. Store leftover hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.