Best Hummus Recipe from Scratch
Creamy and fluffy classic hummus dip made with just 6 basic ingredients. This is an authentic Middle Eastern recipe that you will love!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1 15-oz can garbanzo beans, drained
- 3 cloves of garlic
- ¼ cup tahini paste
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
Instructions
- 1
Soak the beans overnight in water with baking soda for at least 12 h and cook for 20 minutes.
- 2
In a food processor or a high power blender, combine all of the ingredients and blend for 60 seconds. You will get a thick paste.
- 3
Scrape down the food processor and add water to the mixture to thin it out (start with 1 tablespoon), and blend for 20-30 more seconds or until the hummus is pale and creamy. Add more water if necessary to get the right texture, and run the food processor again.
- 4
Have a taste, and adjust ingredients to your preference (I usually add more lemon juice and garlic).