Easy Classic Hummus

⏱️ 10 min 👥 5 servings 📊 Easy
Mediterranean appetizer
Easy Classic Hummus
Nutrition per Serving
578
Calories
24g
Protein
60g
Carbs
30g
Fat

This super easy classic hummus is so deliciously creamy! Make this your go to condiment, sauce, dip for your veggie board, you name it. Bonus: it only takes 10 minutes!

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 cup tahini
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 cans chickpeas ((29 oz. cans))
  • 1 cup water
  • 6 Tablespoon lemon juice ((about 2-3 lemons; 1/4 cup + 2 TBSP))
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Blend tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt.In a blender, blend the tahini, lemon juice, garlic cloves, and salt until smooth, 1-2 minutes.Optional: Add the spices at this stage if you want some additional flavor
  2. 2Add chickpeas and water.Add chickpeas and water to the blender. Blend for 3-4 minutes until no more lumps are visible.* You may need to pause the blender and manually mix the hummus mixture because of the thickness.*
  3. 3Add olive oil.While the blender is on, slowly stream in the olive oil. Blend until incorporated.
  4. 4Serve and enjoy!Serve the hummus immediate with a few drizzle of olive oil or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed. This is absolutely awesome with some warm pita bread!

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by twoplaidaprons.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.