The Best Homemade Hummus

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INGREDIENTS

• 1/3 cup good-quality tahini

• 2–4 tablespoons cold water, or more if needed

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

• 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

• 2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and smashed

• juice of 1 lemon (2–3 tablespoons)

• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas*, rinsed and drained

• optional toppings: extra drizzle of olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, sprinkle of ground sumac or paprika, toasted pine nuts

One taste of this homemade hummus and you’ll never go back to store-bought again! Incredibly creamy and smooth, with an irresistible nutty flavor, this easy hummus recipe comes together in just 5 minutes thanks to 7 pantry staple ingredients.

Remember this tip: For the most creamy hummus - soak your chick peas in warm water for 5 - 10 minutes. Toss them with your hands in the water, the skins will start to come off and float to the top. Scoop them off the water and drain. Then add chick peas to processor. It will be a game changer, so good.

Be patient while blending: For the smoothest consistency, let the food processor run for at least 4 to 5 minutes.

Serving suggestions

For an irresistible presentation, dress up your batch of freshly made hummus with all kinds of fresh toppings, like:

• A sprinkle of paprika, sumac, or za’atar

• Chopped fresh parsley, cilantro, or dill

• Lemon zest

• Roasted garlic

• A drizzle of olive oil

• Pine nuts

• Roasted red peppers

• A drizzle of hot sauce or a pinch of red pepper flakes

To a food processor, add the drained and rinsed chickpeas, tahini, garlic, cumin, salt, lemon juice and 4 tablespoons of ice cold water.

• Puree for about 4-5 minutes until smooth and creamy. If it's not quite creamy or too thick, add a few more tablespoons of cold water. This will help fluff it up and make it creamy and smooth.

• Taste and season with additional salt, garlic, cumin or lemon juice if needed.

• Add to a bowl and garnish with toppings of choice. Serve with pita bread and veggie sticks or spread on toast, sandwiches, mix into pasta or use anywhere else you like.

To make a flavored hummus:

• Roasted Red Pepper Hummus: Add 3/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers.

• Spicy Hummus: Add 2 tablespoons Sriracha hot sauce, or to taste.

• Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus: Add a handful or chopped cilantro and 1-2 jalapeños, stems and seeds removed

• Sun Dried Tomato Hummus: Add 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes and 1/4 cup fresh basil.

• Roasted Garlic Hummus: Instead of fresh garlic, add in 3-4 cloves roasted garlic.

• Chipotle Hummus: Add 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, or just a few tablespoons of the sauce from the can.

ENJOY!