Easy Homemade Hummus
Hummus is a Middle Eastern dip recipe that is traditionally made from cooked chickpeas, garlic, lemon, olive oil, and tahini. Served with pita or other flatbreads, hummus is eaten as a dip or spread.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 199kcal
Equipment
- Food Processor
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Chickpeas 2-15 ounce cans. Cooked, drained, rinsed, and cooled. Reserve 1/4 cup of chickpeas to use as a garnish.
- 1 Lemon Zest and juice
- 3 Tablespoons Tahini Can be omitted if you have concerns over nut allergies
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1-2 Teaspoons Garlic Crushed and chopped. Adjust to taste, 2- teaspoons is very garlicky.
- 1/2 Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 Cucumber Peeled, seeds removed
Garnishes
- 1/4 Cup Chickpeas
- Drizzle Olive Oil
- Sprinkle Flat Leaf Parsley rough chopped
- Pinch Paprika
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas, place in a small pot, cover with fresh water and boil for 20 minutes. Drain, cover with cold water, and let cool, then drain.
- Add the garlic, cucumber, lemon juice and zest to a food processor, puree until smooth
- Add the remaining ingredients and puree until smooth.
- Refrigerate, garnish with a few whole chickpeas, a drizzle of olive oil, a few parsley leaves, and a pinch of paprika. Serve with my warm homemade Pita Bread recipe!
Nutrition Facts
Easy Homemade Hummus
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Sodium 446mg19%
Potassium 298mg9%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 150IU3%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 52mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.