Classic Houmous

Experience the ultimate simplicity and flavor with this Classic Houmous recipe, a Middle Eastern staple that's creamy, smooth, and packed with wholesome goodness. Made with pantry-friendly ingredients like protein-rich chickpeas, nutty tahini, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of garlic, this recipe comes together in just 10 minutes—no cooking required! A pinch of ground cumin and a sprinkle of paprika elevate its flavor profile, while a drizzle of olive oil adds a velvety finish. Perfect as a healthy snack, appetizer, or part of a mezze platter, this versatile dip pairs beautifully with warm pita, crisp veggie sticks, or your favorite crackers. Whether you're hosting a gathering or meal-prepping for the week, this easy homemade houmous is guaranteed to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g Chickpeas
• 60 ml Tahini
• 60 ml Lemon juice
• 30 ml Olive oil
• 1 medium Garlic clove
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Salt
• 60 ml Water
• 0.5 tsp Paprika

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the chickpeas thoroughly under running water to remove excess sodium and impurities.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic clove.

Step 3

Add the ground cumin and salt to the food processor.

Step 4

Pulse the mixture to start breaking everything down. Gradually add water to achieve the desired consistency. Blend for about 2-3 minutes until the houmous is smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Taste the houmous and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice as desired.

Step 6

Transfer the houmous to a serving bowl. Drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.

Step 7

Sprinkle the top with paprika for garnish.

Step 8

Serve immediately with pita bread, vegetable sticks, or as part of a mezze platter.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(622.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1349.9

Total Fat 75.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2459.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.9g	0%
Total Sugars 21.0g
Protein 49.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 4861.9mg	0%
Iron 21442.1mg	0%
Potassium 1546.7mg	0%

*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: 49.4%

Protein: 14.3%

Carbs: 36.3%