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Hummus

Hummus

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Creamy, bright, and simple to make, this homemade hummus is blended with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and ice cubes for a light, smooth texture. It is great with pita, crackers, vegetables, or spread into wraps and sandwiches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 103
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can chickpeas 15-ounce
  • 1 large lemon juiced
  • 4 tbsp tahini
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 garlic clove
  • 2 tbsp olive oil plus extra for serving
  • salt to taste
  • 4 ice cubes
  • 2 to 3 tbsp cold water if needed for blending
  • 1 dash paprika for serving

Equipment

  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Can Opener
  • 1 Measuring Spoon Set
  • 1 Citrus Juicer
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Serving Bowl

Method
 

  1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas well.
  2. Add the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic powder or fresh garlic, olive oil, salt, and ice cubes.
  3. Blend everything together until creamy.
  4. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of cold water if needed to help it blend and to make the hummus extra smooth.
  5. Taste the hummus and add more salt or lemon juice if needed.
  6. Spoon into a bowl, drizzle with a little olive oil, and finish with a dash of paprika on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 55gCalories: 103kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

  1. Ice cubes help make the hummus lighter and creamier.
  2. Peel the chickpeas for an even smoother texture if you have extra time.
  3. Enjoy with pita bread, crackers, fresh veggies, or as a sandwich spread.

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