Why anyone would spend $5 on hummus is beyond me. Why on Earth would you buy it, when you can make hummus at home in less than 5 minutes for about $2! So, let's learn how to make hummus! Whatβs the plural of hummus anyway? Is it hummuses...hummi??
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Hummus is one of my favorite go-to quick recipes when guests are coming over...or just for myself on a Saturday afternoon...more for me! Yay!
In my personal opinion, hummus is the dip of the gods...it has everything! Creamy texture, spicy garlic, refreshing lemon juice, nutty tahini...Wait, tahini? Whatβs that? Itβs one of the few ingredients in hummus that you wonβt already have stocked in your essential pantry.
π€ What is tahini?
Tahini is a paste made of sesame seeds thatβs an essential ingredient to any hummus. Itβs also a common ingredient in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. You can find it in the grocery store, either near the peanut butter or in the health food section.
Now, the cost of a can of tahini is about $5. But wait, you said this recipe is under $2?! Yes I did. Thatβs because one 15-oz can of tahini contains about 25 Tbsp, so each batch of hummus will cost you about 20 cents in tahini...and it will stay good in your fridge for months.
Anyway, back to making hummus! As I promised, youβll be able to make your own hummus in less than 5 minutes (and that includes chopping the ingredients!), so letβs get started.
π§Ύ Ingredients
- Chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans)
- Olive oil
- Tahini
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Parsley
- Salt
π« Additional variation ingredients
- Red bell pepper
- Black olives
See the recipe card below for full list of ingredients and their measurements.
π₯£ How to make hummus
Place all ingredients in food processor and blend together until mixed well, about 10 seconds.
Serve with pita chips, veggie chips, pretzels, carrots, celery, or anything else you like dipping! Enjoy!
π Variation instructions
Slice half of a large red bell pepper and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with olive oil and bake at 400β for 20 minutes or until edges start browning.
Let cool and then chop into small pieces. Add these chopped bell peppers and 10 black olives to the rest of the ingredients in the food processor, blend for about 10 seconds, and serve. Enjoy!
Did you make this Hummus recipe? Let us know in the comments below!
π Recipe
How To Make Hummus (and make it your own!)
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can of chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), drained
- Β½ cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
Additional Variation Ingredients
- Β½ cup red bell pepper, roasted & chopped
- 10 black olives
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in food processor and blend together until mixed well, about 10 seconds. Serve with pita chips, veggie chips, pretzels, carrots, celery, or anything else you like dipping! Enjoy!
Variation Instructions
- Slice Β½ large red bell pepper and place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Β Sprinkle with olive oil and bake at 400β for 20 minutes or until edges start browning. Β Let cool and then chop into small pieces. Add these chopped bell peppers and 10 black olives to the rest of the ingredients in the food processor, blend for about 10 seconds, and serve. Β Enjoy!
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Dania
I had no idea hummus was so easy to make. I've already made this twice in the past week, it's so good!
maplewoodroad
I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you! π