This isn't your average hummus recipe; oh no. This is hummus elevated to an art form. Creamy, dreamy, and bursting with flavor – it's the hummus I make for special occasions and cozy nights in. I've tweaked and perfected this recipe over the years, drawing inspiration from family meals and late-night kitchen experiments. It all started with an almost disastrous attempt at making hummus from scratch… Let's just say the texture wasn't exactly…smooth.
I've learned a few things along the way, and this recipe is the result. I even added a step that makes all the difference. Don't skip the ice water addition — trust me, it transforms the texture! We are after that luxurious, velvety smoothness. The perfect hummus is all about balance – a delicate dance between nutty tahini, bright lemon, and pungent garlic.
Required Equipments
- Food processor or blender
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Serving bowl
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A truly exceptional homemade hummus recipe that's ridiculously easy to make and unbelievably delicious. Get ready for flavor explosions!
⏳ Yield & Time
Yield: 2 servings
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minutes
Total Time:
🍽 Ingredients
📖 Instructions
- First, give your chickpeas a good rinse. I usually soak them overnight for a smoother texture, but you can also use canned. Just drain them really well.
- If using dry chickpeas, boil them until tender – about an hour. Then drain them completely; this is super important for the right consistency.
- Next, add the chickpeas (1 1/2 cups), tahini (1/4 cup), lemon juice (2 tablespoons), garlic (2 cloves, minced - unless you hate garlic, then use less!), and salt (1 tsp, or to taste) to a food processor or blender.
- Whizz it up! Process until it's totally smooth and creamy. This might take a minute or two, and you might need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times.
- Now, with the motor running, slowly drizzle in ice water (about 1/4 cup, or more, to reach your desired consistency). The goal is a beautiful, spreadable texture.
- Once you've got that perfect consistency, give it a taste test and add more lemon juice, salt, or even a pinch of cumin if you're feeling fancy.
- Finally, transfer your hummus to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil (about 1 tbsp), sprinkle with paprika, and maybe a few whole chickpeas for extra flair.
- Serve with warm pita bread, veggies, or whatever your heart desires! Enjoy!
📝 Notes
- For an even smoother hummus, remove the skins from the boiled chickpeas after draining. This step is totally optional, though.
- If your hummus is too thick, add a little more ice water, a tablespoon at a time. If it's too thin, add a little more chickpeas
🍎 Nutrition
Calories: 250 kcal
Protein: 10g
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 10g
Calcium: 80mg
