This easy, creamy hummus is just 5 ingredients, but it makes a delicious dip that is perfect for serving with vegetables or spreading on a sandwich!
We eat a lot of hummus at our house. It’s an easy snack to grab from the fridge, a perfect healthy appetizer at a party, and it’s delicious on wraps and sandwiches. You can spend $4 buying it at the store, or you can make your own at home in 5 minutes for a fraction of the price.
Here’s the trick to making your own hummus at home: warm chickpeas. They’re easier to blend when they’re warm, so your hummus ends up velvety and creamy rather than grainy or lumpy. It might sound a little crazy, but I promise it works!
Easy Creamy Hummus
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Side Dish
Description
This easy, creamy hummus is just 5 ingredients, but it makes a delicious dip that is perfect for serving with vegetables or spreading on a sandwich!
Ingredients
- 1 15oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons water (plus more, if needed)
Instructions
- Place the chickpeas in a microwave safe bowl and cook on high for 1 minute.
- Transfer the chickpeas to a blender and blend on high for 20 seconds.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and continue to blend for 2-3 minutes until completely blended.
- If you’re not serving it right away, store in the fridge and stir in a bit of water before serving, as the hummus will thicken when chilled.
Keywords: Easy Creamy Hummus
I like to add a sprinkle of paprika on top for a little extra flavor, which makes it look pretty, too. You could also top it with pine nuts or fresh parsley. This recipe creates a simple hummus base but you could totally customize it by adding roasted red pepper, sun dried tomatoes, or even a handful of fresh cilantro!
Chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein and they’re high in fiber. Obviously it’s a great dip option, but don’t limit yourself. It’s even good thinned with a bit of water and used as a salad dressing. Don’t knock it ’til you try it!
For more hummus options, try this basil pesto hummus or this smoky paprika hummus!
Lisa
Recipe does not specify amount of olive oil. It says 1/4, but of what?
Liz
Oops! I’m sorry about that. It’s 1/4 cup!
Hollie Sic
This looks awesome. I’ve never made hummus before but I’ve always thought it would be fun to do. I’ve also always thought it might be complicated LOL.
Heather @ Polyglot Jot
Yum!! This looks great! I really need to make my own more often. Lately I’ve been in to edamame and black bean hummus for a bit more protein!
Katie D
Recipes that are simple and quick to make like this are definitely useful when I have friends or family over on short notice!
Dannii
We always make our own hummus and the best thing about it is you can add so many different flavours too.
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Liz
Yes!! I love how it’s such an easy thing to customize!
Lisa Bynum
Great tip about warming up the chickpeas first. Makes sense — why have I never thought of it?!?
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Ben Myhre
I am not the hummus maker in my family, but I always love it when Ashley makes a batch! I am gonna send this to her.
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Emily
Hummus is one of my favourite snacks ever, love the look of your recipe!
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