Homemade Houmous Hummus

Elevate your snack game with this creamy and delicious Homemade Houmous Hummus recipe, a quick and easy dip that’s loaded with Mediterranean flavor! This 10-minute recipe combines smooth canned chickpeas, nutty tahini, zesty lemon juice, and a hint of garlic for a perfectly balanced dish that’s great for dipping or spreading. Ground cumin adds an earthy depth, while a drizzle of olive oil and optional garnishes like paprika and parsley make it beautifully presentation-ready. Whether you’re serving it with warm pita, crisp veggies, or crunchy crackers, this homemade hummus is a healthy, versatile crowd-pleaser. Perfect for meal prep, it stays fresh in the fridge for up to five days, making it ideal for snacks, lunches, or party platters.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Canned chickpeas
• 3 tablespoons Tahini (sesame paste)
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons Ice water (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoons Paprika (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas thoroughly under cold water to remove any excess brine.

Step 2

Peel the garlic clove and crush it lightly to ensure even blending.

Step 3

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, crushed garlic, olive oil, salt, and ground cumin.

Step 4

Process the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy. Pause occasionally to scrape down the sides of the processor bowl with a spatula.

Step 5

If the hummus is too thick or has a rough texture, add ice water one tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until the desired consistency is achieved.

Step 6

Taste the hummus and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, lemon juice, or cumin according to preference.

Step 7

Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and use the back of a spoon to create a shallow swirl in the surface.

Step 8

Drizzle a little olive oil over the top, then sprinkle with paprika and parsley for garnish, if desired.

Step 9

Serve immediately with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or crackers, or refrigerate for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	556.9 grams (556.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	891

Total Fat 58.60g	75%
Saturated Fat 8.50g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2403mg	104%
Total Carbohydrate 73.10g	27%
Dietary Fiber 20.50g	73%
Total Sugars 11.60g
Protein 25.20g	50%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 348mg	27%
Iron 9mg	52%
Potassium 962mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.3%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 31.8%