Super Creamy Hummus Recipe!
If you want to learn the trick to making super creamy hummus at home, read on! This easy recipe is all you need to make delicious hummus!
I love making hummus at home, but for a long time, I couldn’t figure out how to make my hummus as creamy as the hummus at the store. Mine either ended up too thick, too watery, or too oily. Luckly, I learned the secret!
How to Make Super Creamy Hummus
The trick to super creamy hummus is to cook the chickpeas until they’re very soft. I simmer them on the stovetop in water with a little baking soda for about 20 minutes. That way they’re creamy and easy to blend! It doesn’t require a lot of oil and it works for all different types of hummus recipes.
Super Creamy Hummus Ingredients
- Chickpeas-Canned chickpeas help this recipe come together quickly.
- Baking soda– A little baking soda helps break down the chickpeas and soften them.
- Salt– A pinch of salt helps enhance the flavor.
- Minced garlic– You can substitute with garlic powder, for a more mild flavor.
- Tahini– Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds. It’s traditionally used in hummus and it helps create a rich, silky texture.
- Lemon juice– A little lemon juice adds a bright, fresh flavor.
- Olive oil- Olive oil adds a rich, earthy flavor and a lucious texture.
- Water- You may need a little water to thin it out.
What to Serve with Hummus
I love pairing hummus with crunchy vegetables like bell peppers or carrots, but it’s also delicious with pita bread, naan, or even this homemade whole wheat flatbread. It makes a delicious sandwich spread and it’s also a great thing to stuff inside mini sweet peppers!
My Favorite Hummus Recipes
PrintSuper Creamy Hummus Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Hummus
- Diet: Vegan
Description
If you want to learn the trick to making super creamy hummus at home, read on! This easy recipe is all you need to make delicious hummus!
Ingredients
- 1 15oz can of chickpeas
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup sesame tahini
- Juice from 1 small lemon
- 2 tablespoons of water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Red pepper, for garnish
Instructions
- Add the chickpeas to a pot and cover with 1″ of water. Add the baking soda and stir.
- Bring the chickpeas to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chickpeas are completely softened.
- Drain the chickpeas, then add them to a food processor.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Add additional water, if needed.
This hummus looks awesome!!! I do love spicy hummus though!!
The hummus looks so good! I love mine creamy and with the taste of sun-dried tomatoes. So delicious! Have a fun weekend!
Mmm yum, that hummus looks great! I definitely like my hummus creamy.
Mmm that looks delicious!
i like my hummus thick and creamy. just like cedars garlic lovers. that’s my faveeeee <3
Don’t you love it when you just start tossing in ingredients, and the recipe turns out great? Your hummus sounds delicious, and I think it would make a great salad dressing, especially with the addition of a little mustard. 🙂
Lately, I’ve been loving my hummus with chocolate chips. 😉
hahaha chocolate chips and hummus?! That’s like my two favorite things in one! I might have to give that shot 😉
Dessert hummus ruuuuuuuuules!
Hi, thank you for stopping by the blog! And that soup really is THAT good! Ha. Your hummus lookes lovely! I am always teased becasue when I make hummus, I leave out tahini and olive oil. They always say that it isn’t really hummus with out those things. Oh well. To each his own, right?
Hope you have a lvoely weekend!
mmmm hummus is a total weakness of mine! My plans include school, soccer, and more school haha. Sounds fun right?
First, love that plate! Where did you get it? Also, hummy mustard- what a cute name 🙂 My plans for this weekend are to get caught up with some cleaning/organizing, and post a few blog entries that I’ve been meaning to do but have been so busy!
My old music teacher got it for me 🙂 isn’t it cute?
Have a good weekend!
NOM! I like thicker hummus so this is right up my alley. I also like the spicy variety..maybe I’ll make this and put in some jalepenos.