Super Easy Hummus

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This homemade hummus recipe is incredibly easy to make in minutes with canned chickpeas. Great with veggies or pita chips. Really it's great with anything!

Submitted by Chelsey
Updated on May 21, 2024
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 2 drops sesame oil, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Blend chickpeas, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and sesame oil in a food processor.

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  3. Stream reserved chickpea liquid into the mixture as it blends until desired consistency is achieved.

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  4. Serve with pita chips or veggies.

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Cook’s Note

I usually end up using about half of the chickpea liquid, so be sure to reserve it.

I like to let the flavors meld for several hours or overnight before serving.

628 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

121 Calories
5g Fat
17g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 121
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 501mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 133mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.