How To Make Hummus - Best Homemade Hummus Recipe

Some people are intimidated by homemade hummus because they think it's hard to make. In fact, it's super easy and fast — plus, you can customize the recipe any way you like.

Homemade hummus is also a great way to transform basic pantry ingredients into something sublime. All you need is a blender or food processor, some canned beans, a little olive oil and seasonings of your choice. The best part about homemade hummus is that you can adjust the flavors any way you like simply by changing up the seasonings.

What Is Hummus

Hummus is a Middle Eastern appetizer made of chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice and garlic. It can be found in supermarkets and restaurants all over the United States. But why buy it when you can make it at home?

Ingredients for Hummus

• Dry chickpeas
• Tahini
• Fresh lemon juice
• Baking soda
• Tsp salt
• Olive oil (optional)
• Parsley (optional)
• Cooked chickpeas (optional)
• Paprika (optional)

How To Make Easy Hummus

I love hummus. I really love hummus. I eat it almost every day. I like to make a big batch and then eat it with carrot sticks or celery sticks or spread on homemade pita bread. It’s great with apples and even better with crackers.

But sometimes, I don’t want to make a big batch of hummus, especially when my family is coming over (they love my homemade hummus recipe). I just want to make what we need and no more. So, I started making homemade hummus in my Magic Bullet.

Less mess, easy clean up, and no wasted food! The perfect solution for me! If you want to make fresh homemade hummus in your Magic Bullet too, here’s how:

1. Pour the chickpeas over a large plate. Go over them and look for damaged grains or small stones.
2. Wash the chickpeas well few times, until the water is transparent. Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and fill with clean water so that the water is at least a 2-inch above the chickpeas. Soak them in clean water overnight in the fridge. Then, wash it and soak again in tap water for a few more hours. The chickpeas should double their size.
3. Drain the chick peas. Place them in a pot and fill with clean water, and add baking soda.
4. Bring the chickpeas to a boil and remove the foam. Once the water is boiling, lower the heat. Cook the chickpeas until they are very easily smashed when pressed between two fingers, about 1.5 hours. Cool the pot to room temperature.
5. Remove the peels from the chickpeas (its optional but highly recommended for best results). Drain the chickpeas and keep the cooking water.
6. Place the chickpeas and 1/3 - 1/2 cup of cooking water to a food processor, process for 1-2 minutes. Add tahini, lemon juice, salt and process until smooth. Check the texture, If the humus is too thick, add more of the cooking water and process again until you get to desired consistency.
7. Plate the hummus, drizzle olive oil and sprinkle freshly chopped parsley, paprika or your favorite spices and toppings.

Homemade hummus is a staple in our house. It's so delicious and so simple to make that I've pushed aside all the store-bought UPCs. We use homemade hummus as a sandwich spread, as a dip for fresh veggies, as a sauce for kebabs, and even as an ingredient in other recipes. We love it!

The best part is that this recipe can be tailored to your taste buds. You can easily adjust the flavors to suit your preferences. If you like garlic, add more! If you prefer less lemon, cut back on it. You're in charge here, folks!