Hummus Recipe
Hummus is a creamy Mediterranean classic made with chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon, and olive oil blended until smooth and velvety. This homemade version delivers a rich, nutty flavor and silky texture that’s far beyond store-bought, making it perfect for warm naan, fresh vegetables, mezze platters, or everyday snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained, rinsed For extra cream peel each pea
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ½ cup tahini
- 3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for serving
- ½ tsp. or more ground cumin
- ¼ tsp. or more cayenne pepper
- tsp. Kosher salt
- Roasted red pepper or paprika and chopped fresh parsley, Olive oil and toasted pine nuts. for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, cover chickpeas and baking soda with water by about 2". Cover pot and bring to a boil. Cook until chickpeas begin breaking down, about 15 minutes. Drain, then rinse chickpeas.
- Transfer chickpeas to a food processor. Add tahini and lemon juice. Pulse until mixture is smooth, about 2 minutes. With the motor running, slowly add oil until combined. Add cumin, cayenne, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt and pulse again to combine; adjust seasonings as needed. Add 1 Tbsp. water and continue to blend until hummus is smooth.
- Transfer hummus to a serving bowl. Drizzle with more oil and sprinkle with Aleppo-style pepper and parsley (if using).