Classic Hummus Dip

Creamy, velvety, and irresistibly flavorful, this Classic Hummus Dip recipe is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Made with pantry staples like canned chickpeas, tahini, fresh lemon juice, and garlic, this homemade hummus comes together in just 10 minutes with no cooking required. The perfect blend of nutty tahini, zesty citrus, and earthy cumin creates a well-balanced dip that is delightfully smooth and packed with protein and fiber. Serve it with warm pita bread, crunchy vegetable sticks, or use it as a spread for wraps and sandwiches. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil and a dash of paprika for a beautiful finishing touch. It's a quick, healthy, and customizable recipe that makes snack time or entertaining an effortless delight.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 15 ounces canned chickpeas
• 0.25 cup tahini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0 paprika (optional, for garnish)
• 0 extra olive oil (optional, for drizzling)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, minced garlic cloves, ground cumin, and salt.

Step 3

Blend the mixture until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides with a spatula.

Step 4

While the food processor is running, gradually add the water until the hummus reaches your desired creamy consistency.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or lemon juice if you like.

Step 6

Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl.

Step 7

If desired, garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and drizzle with extra olive oil.

Step 8

Serve with warm pita bread, sliced vegetables, or as a spread on sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(597.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1173.1

Total Fat 84.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2490.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 75.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.6g	0%
Total Sugars 11.5g
Protein 31.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 4796.9mg	0%
Iron 21434.2mg	0%
Potassium 1045.3mg	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: 64.0%

Protein: 10.6%

Carbs: 25.5%