Best Hummus Recipe
Easy, 8-ingredient homemade hummus that is creamy as can be. This is seriously the best hummus recipe with tahini. It can be eaten as a tasty dip with pita bread and veggies or spread over bread to make an amazing vegan sandwich.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 179kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas or 1 15oz cans of chickpeas
- 1/2 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed (about 2 lemons worth)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup ice water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend on high for 60-90 seconds (until smooth).
- Serve with pita bread and your favorite veggies.
Notes
Pro Tips
Which tahini is best for hummus?
Soom Foods organic tahini is seriously the best. It’s so creamy and smooth and will make your homemade hummus equally so.
What does tahini do for hummus?
Tahini is a big part of what makes hummus so delicious! It is also responsible for adding to the creaminess of homemade hummus.
Why add ice cubes to hummus?
Surprisingly, ice cubes (or ice cold water) adds extra creaminess to homemade hummus with tahini.
Storage Tips
This tahini hummus stores great in an airtight container in the fridge. (I always recommend storing food in glass containers whenever possible. A glass jar would work great for storing the best hummus with tahini.
Nutrition
Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg
