Creamy 5-Minute Classic Hummus Recipe You’ll Crave
A simple and delicious classic hummus recipe made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic. Perfect as a dip or spread.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1.5 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 2–3 tbsp water (as needed)
Instructions
- Add chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt, and cumin to a food processor.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add water 1 tbsp at a time to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil before serving.
Notes
- For extra smooth hummus, peel the chickpeas before blending.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg