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Classic Creamy Hummus Recipe

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This Classic Creamy Hummus Recipe delivers a smooth, rich, and healthy dip that’s easy to make at home. Using simple ingredients like chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and fresh lemon juice, this hummus is far superior to store-bought versions. Ideal as an appetizer or snack, it pairs perfectly with fresh vegetables and warm pita bread.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 10

Ingredients

Hummus

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans chickpeas, drained with liquid reserved
  • ¾ cup reserved chickpea liquid, plus more if needed
  • ⅔ cup tahini
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (from 4 lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste

For Serving (optional)

  • Flat-leaf parsley
  • Paprika
  • Za’atar
  • Fresh vegetables (carrots, cucumber, celery, bell peppers)
  • Pita bread, warmed

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Drain the canned chickpeas, reserving the liquid. Wash and peel garlic cloves. Juice lemons and zest two of them for fresh flavor.
  2. Combine Ingredients in Blender: Add chickpeas, ¾ cup of reserved chickpea liquid, tahini, 3 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic cloves, and ½ teaspoon sea salt into a high-powered blender or food processor. If preferred, remove the skins from chickpeas before adding.
  3. Blend to Creamy Consistency: Start blending on low speed to combine ingredients, then gradually increase to high. Blend for about 5 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If needed, add additional chickpea liquid one tablespoon at a time to achieve desired creaminess. Adjust salt to taste.
  4. Serve and Garnish: Spread the creamy hummus into a shallow serving bowl using the back of a spoon. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with flat-leaf parsley, paprika, and za’atar for optional extra flavor. Serve with fresh vegetables and warm pita bread.

Notes

  • Removing the skins from chickpeas prior to blending yields an ultra-smooth texture but is optional.
  • Adjust the thickness of the hummus by adding more or less reserved chickpea liquid as needed.
  • Store leftover hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • For a different flavor twist, try adding roasted red peppers or spices like cumin or smoked paprika.
  • Use fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for best flavor.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegan

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/classic-creamy-hummus-recipe/