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Close up of hummus in a bowl with olive oil and parsley.
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Easy and Classic Hummus

Love hummus? It’s so easy to make your own! Here is a hummus recipe that is super easy to blend up.
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American
Allergy: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 5
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Marina Rizhkov

Equipment

  • Can opener
  • garlic press
  • blender
  • measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 15 oz can organic chickpeas, drained & rinsed
  • 2 cloves garlic, or 1 clove if you don't like a lot of garlic
  • 1½ Tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ⅓ cup tahini
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup warm water

Instructions

  • Add all the ingredients to a blender or Nutribullet.
    15 oz can organic chickpeas,, 2 cloves garlic,, ½ tsp sea salt, ⅓ cup tahini, 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, ⅓ cup warm water, 1½ Tbsp lemon juice
    Ingredients in a blender.
  • Blend for 1-2 minutes, or until smooth.
    Blended ingredients in a blender.
  • Drizzle a dash of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of cayenne pepper, and add cilantro on top for extra flavor. (optional)
    Hummus in a bowl ready to serve.

Notes

This hummus lasts 4-5 days in the refrigerator. However, you must store it in an airtight container so it doesn’t spoil.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 330mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 3mg