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Creamy homemade hummus topped with olive oil, paprika, fresh herbs, and pine nuts in a white bowl.

Homemade Hummus

A smooth and creamy homemade hummus with a rich, savory flavor. Perfect as a dip, spread, appetizer, or easy snack with pita bread and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Resting 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Hummus
  • - 1 can 15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • - 1/4 cup tahini
  • - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • - 1 small garlic clove
  • - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - 2 to 4 tablespoons cold water
  • For Topping
  • - 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • - 1 tablespoon pine nuts optional

Equipment

  • 1 Food processor or high-speed blender For blending the hummus until smooth
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons For accurate measurements
  • 1 Rubber spatula For scraping down the sides
  • 1 Serving bowl For serving
  • 1 Spoon For making swirls and garnishing

Method
 

  1. Blend the Base
  2. Add the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, and salt to a food processor.
  3. Process Until Smooth
  4. Blend for 1 to 2 minutes, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
  5. Adjust the Texture
  6. Add the cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and continue blending until the hummus is smooth and creamy.
  7. Taste and Adjust
  8. Taste the hummus and add a little more salt, lemon juice, or cumin if desired.
  9. Transfer to a Bowl
  10. Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl and smooth the surface with the back of a spoon.
  11. Add the Toppings
  12. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika, chopped parsley, and pine nuts if using.
  13. Serve
  14. Serve with warm pita bread, fresh vegetables, crackers, or use as a spread in wraps and sandwiches.

Notes

For an extra-smooth hummus, blend a little longer and add the cold water gradually until you reach your preferred consistency. Taste before serving and adjust the lemon juice, salt, or cumin if needed. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.