Easy Homemade Hummus
This creamy homemade hummus is quick, easy, and healthy. Made with simple ingredients in just 10 minutes, it’s so much better than store-bought.
Ingredients
- 60 ml tahini (¼ cup) (well-stirred)
- 60 ml lemon juice (¼ cup)
- 40 ml olive oil (2 tbsps)
- ½ tsp salt
- 400 g canned chickpeas (drained)
- 40 ml water (2 tbsps)
- Paprika, olive oil, and Italian thyme (to serve)
Instructions
- Blend the tahini and lemon juice in a food processor until thick and fluffy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Add the olive oil and salt. Blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Add half the chickpeas and blend. Scrape down the bowl, then add the rest of the chickpeas and the water. Blend until the hummus is smooth and creamy.
- Chill the humus overnight in an airtight container. Then let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
- Top with paprika, olive oil, and thyme just before serving.