Healthy Homemade Hummus + Baked Pita Chips
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Healthy Homemade Hummus is one of the best protein snacks. It’s the perfect dip for all your favorite fresh veggies, a delicious spread on sandwiches or wraps, and a great addition to different bowls (like vegetarian Buddha bowls and shawarma bowls).
This recipe has been my go-to hummus for years. It has the perfect ratio of ingredients. It couldn’t be easier—and it only takes 10 minutes to make!
Healthy Homemade Hummus Recipe
This is the best healthy hummus recipe I’ve tried! It calls for simple ingredients and a simple method but it’s always my favorite because it makes the perfect amount of hummus for a protein snack or spread.
And there’s no peeling chickpeas—just a generous puree session in the food processor to whip it up nice and fluffy.
This simple hummus recipe is creamy, rich, and tangy, with such a delicious flavor from the tahini. You can’t go wrong with this hummus!
How to Make Homemade Hummus Video
Hummus Ingredients
- Tahini
- Extra Virgin olive oil
- Chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans)
- Fresh lemon juice
- Garlic clove
- Ground cumin
- Salt to taste
- Paprika to taste
Equipment Needed to Make Hummus
You’ll need a standard-size food processor (something around 7 cup capacity) fitted with a sharp steel blade. A dull blade won’t give very great results.
How to Make Homemade Hummus
- To a food processor, you’ll add chickpeas, 2 Tbsp liquid from chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and cumin. Season with salt to taste (I use about 1/2 tsp).
- Process the mixture for 5 minutes while stopping and scraping the sides once through mixing, and adding additional liquid from chickpeas to thin as needed.
- Plate and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika. Store in refrigerator.
- Note that the dip thickens up once chilled, thin with more liquid as desired.
How to Make Baked Pita Chips
One of my favorite things to serve with this hummus is freshly baked pita chips. Here’s how to make them.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Brush 4 pita bread rounds with olive oil (you’ll need about 1/4 cup total) then stack and cut into wedges (like cutting a pizza).
- Transfer to an 18 by 13-inch baking sheet. Spread across baking sheet.
- Bake about 4 – 6 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
- Let cool, store in an airtight container.
How Long Does Hummus Last?
If stored in an airtight container in the fridge, this easy hummus should last up to 1 week.
Can I Freeze Hummus?
Yes, homemade hummus can be frozen for up to 4 months. Give the thawed hummus dip a good stir before enjoying it as some separation may occur.
Ways to Eat Hummus
Most people enjoy hummus as a dip, but there are so many other ways to eat it!
- In homemade wraps
- As a sandwich spread
- In seven-layer dip
- In salad dressings
- On toast
- …and more!
Tips for Making the Best Homemade Hummus
- Measure the ingredients, that way it will have a consistent flavor.
- Use the water from the can of chickpeas (not tap or bottled water). This helps make the hummus fluffy—did you know this stuff whips up like cream?
- Use good quality ingredients and stick with fresh lemon juice not anything from a bottle.
- Watch out for rancid tahini. If it’s gone bad it will have a strong, sharp unpleasant flavor and can ruin the hummus.
- This is the perfect ratio in my opinion, but if you like a little more tahini or garlic feel free to add some for a strong flavor.
- Let it blenddddd. 5 minutes in the food processor really allows it time to puree the chickpeas and whip it up nice and fluffy.
More Hummus Recipes You Might Like
- Avocado Hummus
- Roasted Garlic Hummus
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Sun Dried Tomato Basil Hummus
- Chipotle Lime Hummus
- Ranch Hummus
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Hummus Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz can) chickpeas / garbanzo beans, drained liquid reserved
- 2 - 4 Tbsp liquid from can of chickpeas
- 3 Tbsp tahini
- 2 1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving if desired
- 1 medium garlic clove
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- Salt, to taste
- Paprika, for serving
Instructions
- Add chickpeas, 2 Tbsp liquid from chickpea can, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and cumin to a food processor.
- Season with salt to taste (I usually use 1/2 tsp), then process for 5 minutes until smooth and fluffy, while adding additional reserved liquid to thin as needed (note that it will thicken once chilled).
- If desired, plate then swirl in center and add more olive oil, sprinkle with paprika.
- Store in refrigerator in an airtight container up to 1 week.
Notes
- Watch out for rancid tahini. If it's gone bad it will have a strong, sharp unpleasant flavor and can ruin the hummus.
- This is the perfect ratio in my opinion, but if you like a little more tahini or garlic feel free to add some for a strong flavor.