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Home » Side Dishes

Simply the Best Homemade Hummus

Modified: Jun 21, 2020 · Published: Oct 18, 2019 by Marni Katz · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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Homemade hummus is one of the easiest dips to throw together, especially if you have one of my favorite tools available, the Vitamix.  We love this simple dip and it’s great to have in the fridge. One batch doesn’t last long, so you might just want to make a double batch to begin with.

In our home, hummus and chickpeas are a staple in our refrigerator and pantry.  We like to eat them plain, we like them on salads (especially on this simple greek salad).  We like chickpeas in falafel smothered in hummus, we like them roasted with all sorts of spices.  

chickpeas in a metal mesh strainer

I started thinking about why we liked chickpeas and hummus so much and came to two conclusions.  I’m not sure what order these ideas came in, our if they are even separate thoughts, but here goes.  For a long time, I was a vegetarian and chickpeas (and therefore hummus) are a great source of protein.  They were a natural addition to my diet and have remained a part of it ever since.

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What makes chickpeas so good for you?

Here are just a few reasons that chickpeas and therefore hummus is so good for you.

  • Great source of plant based protein
  • Good source of vitamins and minerals
  • High in fiber (the right kind to aid in your babies digestion)
  • They taste great and are super versatile (roasted, plain, pureed, on salads, in meatless meals, etc)
  • They are relatively inexpensive to buy and quite easy to prepare

What makes homemade hummus so good?

I love a super creamy hummus. The best way I know to get it to taste just how I want it (like I remember eating it in Israel for the first time), is to make it myself.  You get to control the flavor and textures, and make it perfect for your palate.  

homemade hummus in a white bowl with beet crackers around the edge

When making homemade hummus, you have complete control.  You control the texture, the level of garlic, the level of acidity, the level of sesame and the level of salt.  For me these reasons are enough to convince me that making hummus at home is the best great.

And it’s easy.  A few ingredients, a blender, and you have something delicious and healthy to enjoy in just 5 minutes.

chickpeas in a vitamix blender container

Tips and Tricks:

  • Rinse your chickpeas well.  You want to control the salt content in your homemade hummus, so be sure to rinse these well.  I use a mesh strainer and let the water run over the chickpeas for a minute or two.
  • I wouldn’t leave out the tahini, but if you are serving someone with a sesame allergy, it can be left out.  I would just be sure to taste as you go, and add more garlic, lemon, or salt as needed.
  • Serve this dip with veggies, slathered on a sandwich, or with pita chips.  Sprinkle everything but the bagel seasoning on it and enjoy a whole new level of amazing-ness.

Looking for other great side dishes and dips?  Check these out!

  • black bean puree
  • avocado puree
  • sweet corn puree

📖 Recipe

homemade hummus in a small glass dish with wheat crackers on a plate

homemade hummus

Marni Katz
simple and easy homemade hummus.  better than what you buy at the grocery!
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 2 minutes mins
Total Time 7 minutes mins
Course sides
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8 servings
Calories 134 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15 oz can of chickpeas garbanzo beans
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 clove of garlic minced or one frozen garlic cube, or roasted garlic to taste
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • add all ingredients into a high speed blender (i love my vitamix, read about it here)
  • blend until smooth and creamy (adding water one teaspoon at a time if needed)
  • serve and enjoy!

Notes

i would go ahead and make a double batch, you'll thank me later!
this homemade hummus stays good in the fridge in an airtight container for 5-7 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 134kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 152mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
Keyword easy dip, easy hummus, hummus recipe
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About Marni Katz

Marni Katz is the recipe developer, photographer and writer behind Simple Gray T-Shirt. She wants to help people keep things simple in the kitchen. With simple recipes, easy menu ideas and plenty of tips and tricks along the way, she wants getting a meal on the table to be as simple as putting on your favorite gray tee!
"I want to inspire you to get back in the kitchen and do this, because you can!"

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