This 5-minute Homemade Hummus Recipe is even better than store-bought! It's fresh, creamy, and a healthy, gluten-free snack idea that's good anytime!
How To Make Homemade Hummus
Store-bought is good, but Homemade Hummus is even better!! It's so fresh and creamy you'll be hooked on this homemade version the first time you make it...I am!
I love to enjoy it with fresh veggies out of the garden or a tasty cracker...but pita chips are my favorite!
Tip: Scroll down for a how-to video!
If you know me, you know I'm a snacker. Not a slacker. A SNACKER.
Anything in small bites is right up my alley. I also like to eat healthily, so I started making my own hummus and haven't looked back. It is so easy and keeps in the fridge for about a week, so it's handy whenever that little snack urge strikes!
What Goes With Hummus?
- Pita Chips
- Sliced Cucumber
- Corn Chips
- Feta Cheese
- Crackers of Choice
- Fresh Veggies (carrots, zucchini, celery)
- Spread On Sandwiches
- Olives
- Sliced Pita Bread
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Easy Homemade Hummus
Ingredients
- 2 15.5 oz cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (more if you prefer)
- ¼ cup tahini
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Reserving ½ cup liquid, rinse and drain chickpeas.
- Place chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil and garlic in food processor. Process until smooth.
- Add cayenne, salt and reserved liquid, process until just combined. Use more or less of liquid to desired consistency.
- Drizzle with olive oil if desired. Eat and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
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Tips For The Best Homemade Hummus
- Remember to reserve a little of the liquid from the can of chickpeas because that's what makes this hummus so smooth and creamy.
- Making hummus in a blender is fine as long as it's high-powered. I've used my Vitamix, and it turned out great. But what doesn't turn out great in a Vitamix?
- Removing the skins of the chickpea will make the hummus really creamy, but I often skip this extra step and it turns out great!
- Fresh is best - fresh lemon and garlic really make this recipe zesty and delicious.
- Homemade hummus will keep for about a week in the fridge.
- You can change up the flavor of your hummus by added roasted red pepper, cumin or spices of your choice!
Here's a Quick Video How-To
With this easy recipe and the few simple tricks, you can make creamy smooth hummus at home and yes, we really do think it’s even better than store-bought 🙂
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Enjoy!
Liz says
Yum! Looks great!
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Erin says
Thanks, Liz!
Bethany says
This looks really yummy. I love making hummus at home!
Erin says
It is! I'm so glad someone else feels the same way. What's your favorite kind to make?
Nikki says
I have never made hummus at home. I know that sounds crazy, my daughter loves it and we always have it in the fridge but we've never made it ourselves. I have been seeing so many great recipes with chickpeas and they have so many healthy attributes I really need to get on the Chickpea bandwagon. An easy way to start would be with your hummus. Thanks for sharing your recipe and your techniques I am definitely going to try this.
Erin says
I bough hummus for years, not realizing how easy it is to make and how much better it tastes! I love that I can customize the flavor too! Roasted red pepper is one of my favs!
Christine says
Pinning and printing this, we are loving all the different variations of hummus in my house. It's been a new treat for us. Thanks for joining us at the DI & DI Link Party, we loved having you!
Sarah - Craft Invaders says
Love Hummus, but my only attempt to make my own didn't go down well with the family - will try your recipe out on them and see if it is received better 🙂
Erin says
Oh, no! I hope your second go around is better! The kids have been eating this one...so I guess they're liking it 🙂
Lisa/Syncopated Mama says
We have a constant supply of hummus around here - I've even got a post where I share about a zillion different flavors to consider for it! Hummus lovers unite! 🙂
Erin says
Yeah for hummus! It so healthy and delicious....and you're right there are about a zillion different flavors to consider for it!
Becky says
I must try this! Pinning for later! Thanks for sharing #waywow
Melissa Ruddy says
Love hummus and always wanted to try and make it at home. This recipe sounds perfect!
Erin says
Ahh, thanks Melissa! It's super easy and tastes so good with any cracker, chip or veggie. We love it on fresh cucumber from the garden.
Cortne says
I've been obsessed with hummus lately! Thanks so much for sharing! I'll definietly be doing this for my husband and I!
Erin says
Yay! Give it a try. It's so much better than fatty dips and has such amazing flavor...I'm sure you'll like it with whatever you like to dip with!
Kathy says
I will try this recipe I purchase so much of it it will be better making at home my kids will like it.Thanks.
Erin says
I think it tastes way better than store bought. So fresh and creamy. Plus, you can customize it with whatever your family likes! I think it's cheaper too.
gigi says
Excellent! Thank you! I've been looking for a good dip to make. I made guacamole a few weeks ago and it was so bad! I'll give this a whirl! Thank you!
Erin says
Oh, no....sorry your guacamole didn't turn out. This will defiantly work...give it a try. Chips and hummus dip and good anytime!
the frenchie mummy says
I love making hummus myself. So much healthier than the one in the shop! And you showed so well in your video how simple it is!
the frenchie mummy says
sorry I forgot to add #overthemoon
Erin says
Yes, so much healthier! Thanks for the kind words about my first video! Hope it helped!
Lori says
Hi Erin! This looks so easy to make!Would you consider sharing this at our weekly Dishing It & Digging It Link Party? We are live every Sunday @4pm.
http://www.thestonybrookhouse.com/2016/08/dishing-it-digging-it-link-party-110.html
Erin says
I'll check it out, Lori. Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out my hummus recipe!
Michelle says
I've never tried making hummus but you make it sound so easy and delicious. Please help though, I have no idea what tahini is? Sorry if it's a silly question, but I'm not a very clever cook and all your recipes sound so yummy, I'd really like to try them out.
Horace Williams Jr says
I agree. I have no idea what tahini is or where to find it and I love hummus! Please help. Thanks for sharing this easy recipe!
Erin says
Good question, Horace! It's a sesame paste. It's easy to purchase here in the NW, so hopefully it is where you are too 🙂 Trader Joe's has a great one if there is one of those near you.
Erin says
It's so easy and tasty! Tahini is a sesame seed paste. They sell it at Trader Joe's and most grocery stores in the specialty section. You can make your own, but that would take too long 🙂