Hummus Recipe (VIDEO)
This homemade Hummus recipe is ultra creamy and has the perfect balance of garlic, lemon juice, and tahini. We love this as an appetizer or dip paired with warm Pita Bread or crunchy veggies. Watch the video tutorial and see how easy it is to make the best hummus.
Hummus is incredible when freshly made and still a little warm, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. There’s a saying that homemade is best and it is absolutely true for hummus. It’s just way better than storebought.
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Hummus Video Tutorial
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What is Hummus?
Hummus is a bean dip made primarily by blending together cooked chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), tahini (a creamy sesame seed paste), garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and seasonings.
There is a lot of debate about the origin of Hummus; whether it’s Greek, Egyptian or Lebanese. It is thought to have originated in Lebanon and traveled all over the Middle Eastern regions. It has been made for hundreds of years and is well-loved around the world.
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Ingredients for Hummus
- Chickpeas – you’ll need 3 cups of cooked chickpeas or 30 oz canned chickpeas. Peeled or unpeeled work well. You can make instant pot chickpeas without pre-soaking.
- Tahini – a sesame seed paste that is key to an authentic tasting hummus.
- Lemon juice – freshly squeezed from 2 lemons
- Garlic – use 2 large or 4 small garlic cloves. You can finely mince or grate them right into the food processor.
- Extra virgin olive oil – we use this in the hummus as well as to garnish
- Ice water – I add ice cubes to a cup of water and spoon it from there
- Seasonings – I season the hummus with salt and cumin then garnish with paprika and freshly minced parsley.
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The Best Tahini for Hummus
There are a variety of tahini products available and it is worthwhile to source a good one if you want authentic tasting hummus. I did a ton of research on the best tahini and these are two brands that I have tried and highly recommend. Let me know if you have a different favorite.
- Baron’s Tahini – I order this on Amazon and has a decent shelf life until you open it, then you’ll want to store it in the refrigerator.
- Trader Joes Tahini – this stirs up very smooth and has a great flavor profile. I bought this in the store.
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How to Make Hummus
- In a food processor – combine 5 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 1/2 tsp salt and grated garlic. Pulse to combine then let rest 10 minutes.
- Add Tahini and blend until thick and smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed with a spatula.
- Add ice water 1 Tbsp at a time with the blender running. Stop and scrape down the bowl as needed.
- Add drained chickpeas along with cumin and 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil. Blend until completely smooth (5 minutes), scraping down the bowl a couple of times. Add more ice water to reach desired consistency.
- Season to taste – with more salt, cumin and lemon juice if needed.
- To Serve – transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle the top with reserved chickpeas, drizzle generously with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle on finely chopped parsley.
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Common Questions
They are actually the same thing and the naming is used interchangeably.
Hummus can be made in a high powdered blender, but it is more challenging since it is a thick mixture so it gets stuck and will require a lot of scraping down the blender bowl. A food processor is also great because it allows for adding water while the mixer is running without having to remove the lid and risk a potential mess.
Although freshly cooked chickpeas are best (try our easy instant pot chickpeas), canned chickpeas will work. If using canned chickpeas, pour them into a saucepan with their juice and heat them lightly. Warm chickpeas will blend better.
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How to Serve Hummus
There are so many creative ways to serve and enjoy hummus. The favorite in our house is to push a slice of pita bread or fresh cucumber slice through the center, scooping up all the toppings.
- Appetizer – We love to serve this as a dip or appetizer with Pita Bread, Pita Chips, or fresh veggies such as sliced cucumber or carrot sticks. It makes for an excellent dip on a vegetable platter, or on a Charcuterie Board.
- Condiment– you can add hummus to pita bread as a condiment for pita sandwiches with grilled chicken strips.
- Spread – Add a generous layer of hummus over toast and top with sliced avocado and sesame seeds to make a fabulous avocado toast.
- Deviled Eggs – you can mash the yolks together with hummus for a creative spin on deviled eggs. To finish them off, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle on paprika.
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Nothing beats freshly made hummus and if you try homemade hummus, it will spoil you forever. You will also feel pretty accomplished and your friends and family will be impressed (I know mine were).
Make-Ahead
- To Refrigerate: Hummus keeps well covered in the refrigerator. It’s best in the first 3-4 days but it can be stored for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: You can store hummus in a freezer-safe container for 2 to 3 months. Remove any excess air and leave some room at the top for expansion. Thaw in the fridge overnight and heat lightly if desired before serving.
More Dip Recipes to Try
If you love this homemade hummus, then you won’t want to miss these dip recipes. These are always a hit at parties.
Hummus Recipe
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Ingredients
- 5-6 Tbsp lemon juice, or to taste (from 2 lemons)
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced or grated
- 1 1/2 tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas, or two 15 oz cans, reserve 2 Tbsp for garnish
- 6-8 Tbsp ice water, or to desired consistency
- 2/3 cup tahini
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more to drizzle
- 1 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped, to serve
- ground paprika, to serve
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine 5 Tbsp lemon juice, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and grated garlic. Blend to combine and let the mixture rest for 10 minutes.
- Add tahini and blend until thick and smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed.
- With the blender running, add 6-8 Tbsp ice water 1 Tablespoon at a time and blend until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add cooked and drained chickpeas, cumin, and 1/4 cup olive oil. Blend until creamy and completely smooth (about 5 minutes), scraping down the bowl as needed. Add more ice water to reach desired consistency.
- Season to taste with more salt, cumin, and lemon juice if needed.
- To serve, transfer to a serving bowl, sprinkle the top with reserved whole chickpeas if desired, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, finely chopped parsley, and dust with ground paprika to taste.
I haven’t made your recipe yet, but I plan to after making the chickpeas in the instant pot (your recipe). The lid on my food processor recently cracked and I can’t find a replacement so I’m without right now. Do you think this would work in the Vitamix?
Hi Patty! I think that could work too.
I made it yesterday. Very good, but it made wayyy too much. Next time I’ll cut recipe in half. I live alone, so I’ll never be able to eat off of it. And I hate throwing food out. Such as waste.
Hi Kathy! I’m glad you loved the recipe.
What does it mean “ cooked chickpeas”!? How and how long?
Hi Eva, we have that hyperlinked in the post for how to cook chickpeas. You can also use canned chickpeas which are also pre-cooked.
Absolutely delish! warming the chickpeas and remove most of the skins really made for a smooth dip! It was gone before I knew it . . . love your recipes!
I’m so glad you loved it! Thank you.
Absolutely the BEST hummus recipe I have ever tried (and that has been ALOT). I have added roasted red peppers (from a jar) and that is awesome too. All the recipes I have tried from your site have been excellent!
Hi Sharon! That’s great to hear. Thank you for the feedback.
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I tweek some of the spices to my taste buds. Recently made your hummus and added a little more garlic and added grated parmesan cheese to the food processor at the end. It was awesome! I have told my husband your my new best friend ..so don’t bother me when I’m checking out more of Natasha’s recipes. You are a ray of sunshine and make me smile every time I watch you create your magic in the kitchen. There is not one recipe that I have tried of yours that we were disappointed in.
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Aww, thank you! So glad to hear you enjoy my recipes.
Thank you Natasha for the yummy recipe. I’m Lebanese and this is exactly how we do it (i didn’t add cumin and paprika though). I like how u start with the tahini and lemon then add other ingredients. It took minutes, love how your recipes are practical and so yummy.
Thank you, Marie. So glad you enjoy my recipes.
This was good, but totally misrepresented in the video. Peeling the chickpeas took over an hour, yielding WAY more than what was promoted.
Hi Grace, as I mentioned in the instructions, I just remove some of the skins. I don’t think it’s worth spending that much time removing them all – it should take no more than 5 minutes on that step normally. If your chickpeas are undercooked (sometimes if they are older, they needed a longer cooking time), it may be more difficult for the skins to come off.
Love your recipes, but sorry to say you got this one wrong. Authentic hummus does NOT have cumin in it.
Hi Annie! I hope you love our version!
Hi Natasha!
There’s this past
Dish I want to make but I don’t have smoke spicy paprika on hand & I’m having trouble finding that particular seasoning. I was told
To take regular paprika, smoke paprika & pinch of chili powder. I was what you can help me on how much do I use of each? Maybe you heard of the smoke, spicy paprika? Love your recipes!! Hope you & your family have a wonderful day & weekend!!
Hi Angela, any kind of paprika would work here since it’s just a garnish. I think you could use what you have on hand. You could also sprinkle it on a portion of your hummus and see what you think of it. I hope you love the hummus recipe!
I don’t know what I did wrong, but my hummus turned out way too thick. I probably didn’t add enough water. Is it too late to add the water to thin it down once I’ve stored it in the fridge?
Hi Jane, I think it would be fine, I’ve done this before. Slowly add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water until you reach the desired consistency.
Just wonderful!
I made it “from scratch”, with the beans I cooked myself!
Very good recipe, very balanced flavors.
Thank you, Natasha!
You’re welcome, Gabriela. Thank you for your nice comments and review!
Aaahhhmaaazinggg !!!!! Your recipes are always my favourite to try to as they work 100 percent everytime 😊 The hummus turned out to be perfect and everyone loved it ,including me, who never liked the store bought hummus ever.
Thanks for the super duper recipes 🤗
Love from Pakistan ❤️
So wonderful to hear that. Thanks for sharing, I’m glad it was a hit!
What a great recipe and easy to follow instructions. I love watching your videos and using your recipes!
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DELICIOUS!!! How would you modify the recipe to make it a roasted red pepper hummus? Thank you so much!
Thanks for the awesome feedback! I haven’t experimented on that to advise but I think it’s worth trying. If you give that a try, please share with us how it turns out.
I’ve made Hummus before but never received as many compliments as when I used this recipe! Was told it was the best hummus they ever had. It was easy to make and delicious! Natasha does it again!
That is so nice to hear! Thank you for sharing and for the excellent review. I’m happy it was a hit!
Greetings from Barcelona! I love your channel. I was wondering if you have heard of the German kitchen robot called Thermomix. It’s pretty well-known in all of Europe. I make your hummus there in just 1 minute – it blends beautifullly! It’s becoming pretty popular in the States now.
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing that with us, Naime! It sounds wonderful.
Hello Natasha! My husband and I love your videos. Just wanted to say I saw Sharky. It was the mitt you had on your hand. Keep those videos rolling!
Good catch! Thanks a lot for your good comments and feedback, Lisa.
Oooh love hummus! 🤤 Found the 🦈 , when you set the timer. 😆
HI Natasha, I love watching you and your recipes! How do you cook fresh chickpeas? Do you buy them in a bag on the shelf @ the grocery store?
Hi there, here’s my recipe for Cooked Chickpeas.
I’ve made hummus for years. I only use fresh chickpeas and soak them overnight before boiling. Instead of iced tap water, I add the water in which the chick peas boiled for better flavor.
Thanks for sharing, Jordan.
Hi from New Zealand, Sharkie was on your hand when you held your phone.
How do you cook real/fresh chickpeas? I prefer to cook as much from scratch as I can 🙂
Thanks!
Hi Kelly, we used fresh chickpeas for this recipe, but canned works also.
Thank you so much for this recipe Natasha, you’ve made hummus a whole lot easier, and tastier for me and my family.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Anika!
Love your recipes! I’ve been happy with everything I’ve made.
Aww, thank you, Diana! Comments like this make my day!
I collect hummus recipes like some collect shoes! This one is DELICIOUS! And easy! Thanks
This one is a MUST! So good!
My goodness, I have just made this and it is the most delicious Hommus I have ever eaten. Thank-you so much Natasha!!
You’re very welcome! I am happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe.
My favorite afternoon snack! This is so much better than what you buy at the store!
The best snack! Homemade is always best! 🙂
This recipe blew the humus I buy at the store completely out of the water! Just amazing.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!