Hummus is incredible when freshly made and still a little warm, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil. There’s a saying that homemade is best and it is absolutely true for hummus. It’s just way better than storebought. This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.
Hummus Video Tutorial
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What is Hummus?
Hummus is a bean dip made primarily by blending together cooked chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans), tahini (a creamy sesame seed paste), garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and seasonings. There is a lot of debate about the origin of Hummus; whether it’s Greek, Egyptian or Lebanese. It is thought to have originated in Lebanon and traveled all over the Middle Eastern regions. It has been made for hundreds of years and is well-loved around the world.
Ingredients for Hummus
Chickpeas – you’ll need 3 cups of cooked chickpeas or 30 oz canned chickpeas. Peeled or unpeeled work well. You can make instant pot chickpeas without pre-soaking. Tahini – a sesame seed paste that is key to an authentic tasting hummus. Lemon juice – freshly squeezed from 2 lemons Garlic – use 2 large or 4 small garlic cloves. You can finely mince or grate them right into the food processor. Extra virgin olive oil – we use this in the hummus as well as to garnishIce water – I add ice cubes to a cup of water and spoon it from thereSeasonings – I season the hummus with salt and cumin then garnish with paprika and freshly minced parsley.
The Best Tahini for Hummus
There are a variety of tahini products available and it is worthwhile to source a good one if you want authentic tasting hummus. I did a ton of research on the best tahini and these are two brands that I have tried and highly recommend. Let me know if you have a different favorite.
How to Make Hummus
Common Questions
How to Serve Hummus
There are so many creative ways to serve and enjoy hummus. The favorite in our house is to push a slice of pita bread or fresh cucumber slice through the center, scooping up all the toppings.
Appetizer – We love to serve this as a dip or appetizer with Pita Bread, Pita Chips, or fresh veggies such as sliced cucumber or carrot sticks. It makes for an excellent dip on a vegetable platter, or on a Charcuterie Board. Condiment– you can add hummus to pita bread as a condiment for pita sandwiches with grilled chicken strips. Spread – Add a generous layer of hummus over toast and top with sliced avocado and sesame seeds to make a fabulous avocado toast. Deviled Eggs – you can mash the yolks together with hummus for a creative spin on deviled eggs. To finish them off, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle on paprika.
Nothing beats freshly made hummus and if you try homemade hummus, it will spoil you forever. You will also feel pretty accomplished and your friends and family will be impressed (I know mine were).
Make-Ahead
To Refrigerate: Hummus keeps well covered in the refrigerator. It’s best in the first 3-4 days but it can be stored for up to 1 week. Freezing: You can store hummus in a freezer-safe container for 2 to 3 months. Remove any excess air and leave some room at the top for expansion. Thaw in the fridge overnight and heat lightly if desired before serving.
More Dip Recipes to Try
If you love this homemade hummus, then you won’t want to miss these dip recipes. These are always a hit at parties.
Spinach Artichoke DipGuacamoleCowboy CaviarRestaurant Style Homemade SalsaSmoked Salmon Spread
