Hummus is one of those things that’s always good to have in the fridge for dipping, spreading, or just snacking straight from the bowl. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make at home and tastes so much better fresh. Once you try it homemade, it’s hard to go back to shop bought.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 can chickpeas (or cooked chickpeas)
- 2–3 tbsp tahini
- add half a teaspoon some garlic granules
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil (plus extra for serving)
- 2–4 tbsp cold water
- Celtic salt to taste
- Optional: paprika & cumin
Step-by-Step: How to Make Hummus
1. Prep the chickpeas
Drain and rinse them well. For extra smooth hummus, you can remove the skins, but this is optional.
2. Blend everything
Add chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and salt into a food processor or hand blender. Blend until it starts to come together.
3. Get it creamy
Slowly add olive oil and cold water while blending until smooth and fluffy.
4. Taste and adjust
Add more lemon for brightness, garlic for punch, or salt to enhance flavour.
5. Serve
Spoon into a bowl, swirl the top, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle paprika if you like.
Tips for the Best Hummus
- Use cold water for a lighter texture
- Blend longer than you think you need to for smoothness or if you don't want it to smooth you can kept it a bit chunky.
- Don’t skip the tahini it’s key for flavour
- Let it sit for a few minutes before serving so the flavours settle
- Store it in a small air tight glass jar and keep in the refrigerator (the coldest part of your fridge so it keeps for 3-5days.
Variations to Try
- Spicy chilli hummus
- Avocado hummus
Final Thoughts
Homemade hummus is quick, simple, and endlessly customisable. Once you’ve made it yourself, it becomes one of those easy staples you’ll keep coming back to.
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