The Best Homemade Hummus
A quick, foolproof recipe for creamy hummus with a rich flavour and perfectly smooth texture. Made in minutes, using just a handful of common ingredients.
Equipment
- 1 food processor or stick blender
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- ⅓ cup tahini
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- water as needed
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh garlic to taste
Instructions
- Place 1 cup cooked chickpeas, ⅓ cup tahini, ¼ cup lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, and fresh garlic in a jug.
- Blend until you get a creamy consistency.
- Add water—just a spoonful at a time—if it's too thick.
- Taste, and add salt and pepper, and more fresh garlic, or lemon juice if needed.
Notes
- This is just the basic recipe. Easy, straightforward, and versatile.
- You can play around with this recipe to make your own variations.
