You've found the right place if you want to learn how to make homemade hummus using simple ingredients. Our top tips and tricks will help you make the creamiest, softest hummus ever. Sprinkle with olive oil, smoked-paprika and za'atar. Enjoy with warm pita!
This recipe was inspired by the vegan food tour that I took with Vibe Israel. I fell in love with the food, and made my own versions at home to bring the flavors of Middle East into your kitchen. You'll never go back to buying hummus after you learn to make it yourself.
Ingredients you'll need
Dried ChickpeasDry garbanzo or chickpea beans are necessary for making hummus. You can find them in bulk sections or near canned beans at your local grocery store. They are also available online.
Aquafaba : Also known as liquid from a can or liquid left over after cooking chickpeas. Chickpea liquid can be used to make hummus or as a substitute for eggs in vegan baking.
Garlic :This recipe doesn't allow you to cut back on the garlic. We recommend using lots of roasted garlic. Garlic powder will not produce the same results.
Fresh lemon juice is essential to balance the flavor. It gives the hummus a tangy, creamy taste and helps to preserve it for up to 3 days.
Tahini :This creamy sesame seed butter is made of ground sesame and is an essential ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine and homemade hummus. It gives a creamy texture, mild nutty taste, and healthy plant-based fats.
Needed Equipment
Large bowl
Instant Pot or pressure cook
Aluminum foil
Food processor
Airtight container (for storage)
How to Make Hummus
Soak the chickpeas. Cover the chickpeas with water and place them in a large dish. Soak the chickpeas at room temperature for 8 hours or at least overnight.
Cook the chickpeas. Place the chickpeas in an Instant Pot, or other pressure cooker. Cover the chickpeas in 3-4 inches of warm water. Cook the chickpeas for 25 minutes under manual high pressure. Then cool them to room temperature.
The chickpeas should be chilled for an hour. Drain the chickpeas, reserving 1/4 cup of the cooking liquid. After rinsing the chickpeas, place them in the freezer with the liquid you have reserved for an hour or until they are sufficiently chilled.
Roast the garlic. The outer skin is removed, and the cloves are exposed. Wrap the foil loosely around the cloves of garlic after placing the head of garlic on a sheet tin foil. Drizzle the olive oil over the garlic. After baking for an hour or until the garlic is sufficiently roasted and cooled, remove it from the oven.
Add ingredients to the food processor. Add 3 1/2 cups of cooked chickpeas to the bowl of your food processor along with half of a head of garlic and the lemon juice. Also add the sea salt. Process the chickpeas for 3 minutes or until they begin to form a smooth, creamy texture.
Add the tahini. Add tahini. Continue to process the hummus for another 8 minutes or until it is fluffy and creamy.
Serve. Serve.
Serving Suggestions
What good is delicious hummus if you don't know how to serve it? You can enjoy hummus in many ways, including as a Middle Eastern spread for your favorite sandwiches or wraps, a mezze plate, and even as a Middle Eastern dip to serve with your favorite dippers. We've listed some of our favorite hummus recipes below, but feel free to be creative.
Serve with crackers or bread. We've posted one of our best Homemade Pita Bread Recipes on the blog. It can be used for dipping or as a pita sandwich bread. Try pita chips, or these Oven-Baked Chia Veggie Crackers that are packed with nutrition.
Enjoy with falafel. You can use our Easy Baked Falafel recipe on its own, or make a Mediterranean Buddha Bowl with tabbouleh and roasted chickpeas. Add a dollop hummus, and some kalamatas to complete the dish. Try our Easy Pumpkin-Chickpea Fritters for a fall twist.
Use it to make a pasta sauce. It's great on our One Pot 5 Ingredient Hummus Pasta.
Serve with raw vegetables. Pair this hummus as a light snack or appetizer with fresh vegetables such as bell peppers or celery or carrot sticks.
Add it to your sandwich. This classic hummus can be substituted for classic vegan mayonnaise, mustard, or baked tofu with pesto in recipes such as this Homemade TTL Sandwich, Oyster Mushroom Sandwich or Rainbow Pesto Hummus Sandwich.
Add it to your wrap. This Chickpea Salad Lunch Wrap or these Rainbow Quinoa Collard Wraps, as well as this Vegan Mushroom Salad Caesar Salad Wrap would all be great with hummus.
Storage Instructions
This homemade hummus can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days if it is kept in an airtight container. To keep the hummus fresh and moist, drizzle a thin layer of extra virgin oil on top. The hummus will not be exposed to the air and therefore won't oxidize.
You can freeze homemade hummus. Transfer the hummus into a container that is freezer-safe, such as a Mason jar. Freeze for up to two months. To eat the hummus, defrost it in the fridge until it is soft and creamy. If it has separated, stir it together again or use a food processor to blitz until it is combined and fluffy.
Recipe FAQs
How can I soften my chickpeas?
Try adding a tablespoon of baking soda to the water when you soak the chickpeas. Baking soda helps break down pectin, resulting in a creamier and softer bean. This can also aid in digestion!
I don't own a food processer. Can I make hummus with a powerful blender?
A food processor can help whip air into hummus as it is processed. It will become lighter and more fluffy. The hummus will be equally creamy if you use a blender, but may not be as fluffy.
Do I have to peel the chickpeas skins?
Some hummus recipe calls for peeling chickpeas skins prior to blending. Both methods were tested and the texture difference was not worth it. You can peel the skins if you like, but it is not necessary to make a creamy, delicious dip.
Secrets to Making the Best Hummus
It is better to cook chickpeas from scratch than using canned ones. If you are in a hurry, canned chickpeas can be used, but if you're looking to make your own hummus, it is best to cook them yourself. This will produce a more flavorful hummus with a smoother, lighter texture.
Not water, but aquafaba. This step will give the dish a creamier texture, and enhance its flavor.
Ingredients that are ice-cold are crucial. It makes a huge difference. With room temperature ingredients, you simply cannot achieve the same level of fluffiness.
Select a high-quality tahini. Anyone who has taught you to make hummus knows that the tahini is what makes or breaks your recipe. Tahini that is too cheap is bitter and not ideal for making a creamy, flavorful dip.
Do not shorten the processing times. For best results, process for 11 minutes.
More Hummus Recipes You May Enjoy:
If you want to experiment with different flavors, try these hummus variations:
Oil-free Roasted Red Pepper hummus
Creamy Pesto Hummus
5 Minute Creamy Lentil Hummus
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You've found the right place if you want to learn how to make homemade hummus using simple ingredients. Our top tips and tricks will help you make the creamiest, softest, fluffy hummus ever. Sprinkle with olive oil, smoked-paprika and za'atar. Enjoy with warm pita!
Ingredients
1 1/3 cup dried chickpeas (or 4 cups cooked)
1/2 - 3/4 cup chickpea liquid reserved (aquafaba).
1/2 - 1 head garlic, as desired
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
14 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup tahini (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon cumin ground (optional).
Black pepper to taste
Serve pita bread
Start with:
Olive oil
Smoked paprika
Za'atar
Instructions
Cover the chickpeas with water about three times as much as they are. Soak the chickpeas at room temperature for 8 hours or at least overnight.
Place the chickpeas in a pressure cooker and add about 3-4 inches water. Cook under high pressure for about 25 minutes, or until the chickpeas are very soft. Let the chickpeas cool down to room temperature.
Retain about 3/4 cup and throw away the rest. Place the chickpeas, along with the reserved cooking liquid, in the freezer and chill for an hour or until they are completely chilled.
Pre-heat oven to 400degF. Cut the top of the head of garlic off and remove the outer flaky skin. Put it in a piece of foil and drizzle with olive oil. Wrap it loosely, then place it in the oven for an hour (directly on a rack). Let it cool.
Add 3 1/2 cups of cooked chickpeas to the food processor. (See notes) Also add half or the entire head of roasted garlic, lemon juice and 1/2 cup of cooking liquid. Blend for 3 to 4 minutes.
Blend for 8 more minutes or until the mixture is very smooth and fluffy.
If you find the hummus too thick, add more aquafaba and adjust seasoning and tahini according to your taste.
Top the hummus with cooked chickpeas, olive oil and any other toppings you like. Ours was topped with za'atar, paprika and olive oil.
The hummus can be stored in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Notes
As the hummus sits in the refrigerator, it will thicken.
It is best to use a high-speed blender, but you can also use a food processor. If you use a food processer, the mixture may not be smooth. You will need to blend for 1 to 1 1/2 minute.
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