Hummus My Way

Discover the ultimate creamy delight with "Hummus My Way," a quick and easy homemade hummus recipe that champions bold flavors and a velvety texture. This customizable dip is made with pantry staples like canned chickpeas, rich tahini, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and aromatic garlic, all blended to perfection in just 10 minutes. A splash of ice-cold water ensures a luxuriously smooth finish, while hints of ground cumin and extra virgin olive oil add depth and richness. Perfect as a healthy snack, appetizer, or spread, it's served with your choice of pita bread, fresh veggies, or crackers. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of paprika, or fresh parsley for a restaurant-quality touch. Effortless, wholesome, and utterly delicious, this classic yet personalized hummus is bound to become a staple in your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons ice-cold water

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor or blender, combine the drained chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic cloves, cumin, and salt.

Step 2

Blend the ingredients until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.

Step 3

While blending, add the ice-cold water one tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches your desired consistency. The water helps achieve a creamy texture.

Step 4

Taste the hummus and adjust the seasoning if necessary (add more salt, lemon juice, or cumin to your preference).

Step 5

Transfer the hummus into a serving bowl and smooth the top with the back of a spoon.

Step 6

For garnish, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle paprika, fresh parsley, or sesame seeds as desired.

Step 7

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	601.3 grams (601.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1350

Total Fat 77.80g	100%
Saturated Fat 10.40g	52%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1963mg	85%
Total Carbohydrate 131.30g	48%
Dietary Fiber 37.10g	133%
Total Sugars 21.80g
Protein 47.60g	95%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 433mg	33%
Iron 18mg	99%
Potassium 1518mg	32%

*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: 49.5%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 37.1%