Healthy Homemade Hummus
This nutrient-dense homemade hummus is a Mediterranean staple crafted from creamy chickpeas, rich tahini, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic garlic. By emulsifying the tahini and lemon juice before adding the chickpeas, you achieve a velvety, restaurant-quality texture that is perfect for dipping or spreading. It is a simple, healthy, and high-protein snack that takes less than ten minutes to prepare in your own kitchen using basic pantry staples.
- Prep Time: 5
- Total Time: 5
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Summer Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1 can (15oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/3 cup high-quality light hulled tahini
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Salt to taste
Optional: 1 tbsp cold water for desired consistency
Instructions
Combine tahini and lemon juice in a high-speed food processor.
Process for one minute until the mixture is whipped and pale.
Add minced garlic, salt, and ground cumin to the bowl.
Pulse for thirty seconds to integrate the spices.
Add the drained chickpeas and olive oil to the base mixture.
Blend for two to three minutes, scraping the sides as needed, until the desired smoothness is reached.
Add one tablespoon of cold water if the mixture seems too thick and blend briefly to combine.
Notes
For an even smoother result, try peeling the skins off the chickpeas before blending. To adjust consistency, add more cold water one teaspoon at a time until you reach your preferred texture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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