Classic Hummus (+ 3 Flavors!)
Despite the facts that hummus is easy and inexpensive to make, so many people still rely on the store bought version. All you need is fifteen minutes and a food processor to make a variety of different hummuses at home.
This simple, classic hummus recipe is excellent on its own or can be made even more exciting with additions like sweet potato, beets, black beans and spices. Adapt the recipes to your taste or create test out new flavors.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas (250 grams)
- ¼ cup lemon juice (1 large lemon, 60g)
- ¼ cup tahini (60g)
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 g)
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt (+ more to taste)
- 2-4 tablespoons water, as needed (30g-60g)
Directions:
1. Drain and rinse your chickpeas*.
2. Add all of your ingredients (including the chickpeas) into a food processor. Process until completely smooth, about 5 minutes. If your hummus is particularly thick, you can add in water 1 tbsp. at a time until combined and smooth.
3. Add in any flavor variations that you might like to your food processor (see ideas below!) or serve as-is. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of cumin. Enjoy!
Tips and Tricks:
*If you have the time and patience to peel the skins off of each chickpea (which can be done by pinching), this will create an even smoother hummus.
Feeling fancy? Check out these flavor variations:
Roasted Beet Hummus
+ 1 medium beet, boiled
+ 1 tsp cumin
+ pinch of salt
Sweet Potato Curry Hummus:
+ 1 medium sweet potato, boiled and peeled
+ 1 tsp curry power (+ more to taste)
+ ½ tsp turmeric
Black Bean Jalapeno Hummus:
+ ½ jalapeno pepper
+ 1 cup black beans
+ 1 tsp onion powder
+ pinch of salt
