How to make the Best Hummus

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Let's talk about How to make the Best Hummus! Combine peeled chickpeas with garlic, tahini paste, fresh lemon juice, seasonings, and plenty of cold water to create the creamiest and most delicious hummus ever. Friday night charcuterie boards just got tons better!

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword homemade hummus, how to make the best hummus

Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 329kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

30 oz. chickpeas - rinsed, strained, and peeled
1 clove garlic - or more
2/3 cup tahini paste
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 large lemon - freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
water - to thin
reserved chickpeas and a drizzle of olive oil - to serve
pita chips and fresh veggies - to serve

Instructions

Prep the Garbanzo Beans. Rinse and drain the beans. Remove the skin by using your thumb and first two fingers. For two cans of beans, this may take 15 minutes or so. Sit in front of the TV with a bowl and have fun peeling!
30 oz. chickpeas
Combine all ingredients in your food processor. Combine the peeled chickpeas, tahini paste, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and spices – plus about 1/4 cup of cold water to start.
2/3 cup tahini paste, 1 large lemon, 1 clove garlic, 2 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper,
Get a smooth consistency. Pulse the ingredients and gradually add water until REALLY smooth. I use plenty of water because I like a very creamy consistency.
water
Finish. Spoon the hummus in a bowl, and add another drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of smoked paprika or cayenne, and some reserved chickpeas.
reserved chickpeas and a drizzle of olive oil,
Serve. Serve the delicious hummus with pita chips and/or a variety of fresh veggies.
pita chips and fresh veggies

Video

Notes

Add water gradually to get your desired consistency. We like ours super creamy so normally add plenty of water.
Add other seasonings if preferred.
This hummus is great leftover for several days. You may need to add additional water to leftovers.

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