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Homemade Hummus

An easy oil free homemade hummus recipe. Makes approximately 1.5 cups of hummus
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Middle Eastern, Vegan
Keyword Easy Hummus, Homemade Hummus, Hummus, Oil Free Hummus
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 people
Calories 254kcal
Author Georgia Papas

Equipment

  • Food processor or blender

Ingredients

  • 1 can of chickpeas 240grams drained
  • 1 lemon fresh juice squeezed
  • 1 clove of fresh garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda for boiling the chickpeas
  • 2 cubes of ice optional
  • ¼ cup tahini high quality

Instructions

  • Fill a saucepan with water, and bring the water to boil. Add the chickpeas & baking soda. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Stirring once.
  • Whilst the chickpeas are boiling, add the lemon juice & garlic to the food processor / blender. Blend until emulsified. Let sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the tahini and blend again until combined
  • After boiling for minimum 15 minutes, drain the chickpeas and run cool water over them to cool
  • Add the chickpeas, ice cubes, cumin & salt to the food processor. Blend until a thick, creamy hummus is formed

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal