How do you make hummus the traditional way? No hassle. No additional flavors added. Just an easy, classic recipe for homemade hummus. And a few tricks will ensure you get the best hummus ever: thick, smooth, rich and ultra-creamy.
An easy to make and great tasting dip for your next gathering. The main ingredient in hummus is chickpeas, also called garbanzo beans, it is the main ingredient in hummus. Canned or dry chickpeas? If you’re wondering how to make hummus from scratch – the best, extra creamy, authentic stuff – you’ll want to cook your own chickpeas from scratch (you soak them well overnight + boil them in water until tender) . .
What is hummus?
Almost everyone knows hummus. It is the quintessential Middle Eastern dip, made by mixing chickpeas with tahini, garlic and citrus. It’s creamy, satisfying, and packed with plant-based protein.
This is how you make this Easy Homestyle Hummus
Ingredients:
- 2 (15 oz) cans Garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 4 cloves of garlic
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 4 tablespoons of olive oil
- ½ cup water – add if necessary
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions:
- Place the drained garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and oil in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Chop or blend until smooth and add enough water to achieve a creamy dip.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer to a serving bowl.
- It can be served immediately, but it will be tastier if left in the refrigerator overnight.
- Remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before serving.
- Serve with pita bread.
What is hummus traditionally eaten with?
People of the Mediterranean, eat hummus with pita bread. And if we do something more modern, maybe pita bread. But there are many ways to serve and enjoy this tasty dip:
- As part of mezze in addition to other small plates such as baba ganoush, tabouli, roasted cauliflower or pearl couscous salad.
- Like lace in addition to things like kofta kabobs, chicken kabobs or Greek souvlaki, lamb chops, salmon kabobs or even a nice shrimp cake.
- For breakfast? Certainly! Hummus makes the tastiest savory breakfast toasts or these delicious breakfast bowls.
For another option, check out our recipe for roasted sweet potato hummus.
