Easy & Best Hummus Recipe (Super Creamy!)

This Hummus recipe is inspired by traditional Middle Eastern hummus, which is loaded with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil for a creamy and flavorful dip. Hummus is commonly served as a dip with pita bread or raw vegetables for an appetizer or as part of a meal. It also makes a wonderful snack since it is filling and healthy.

Making hummus is incredibly easy. You simply blend all of the ingredients in a blender until the mixture is smooth. Then, you serve it with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkling of chickpeas on top. Once you have made this hummus recipe once and realize how easy it is, it will likely become a staple in your kitchen!

What is Hummus?

Hummus is a type of food that is considered to have originated in the Levant region of the world. The earliest mention of it is from the 13th century, so it has a long history in the Levantine countries.

Hummus is classically made by blending cooked chickpeas with tahini, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. It also tends to include cumin and paprika for added flavor. Today, there are many variations of hummus with some versions including beets and others including other types of beans, but this is the most classic version.

Pro Tips

• For an extra creamy hummus, you can remove the skins from the chickpeas by rubbing them between paper towels.
• If you find that your hummus isn’t blending properly, you may have to stop it in between blending to stir it once in a while.
• Make sure you taste your hummus to see if it needs more spices, salt, or lemon juice.
• You can use either canned chickpeas or chickpeas you cooked yourself in this recipe.
• If you aren’t a fan of the spicy taste of garlic, you could roast it before adding it to the hummus to mellow out its flavor.
• For added smokiness, you could use smoked paprika rather than traditional sweet paprika.

What to Serve with Hummus?

This hummus can be served with wedges or pita, sliced bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables for dipping. Vegetables like carrot sticks, celery sticks, sliced bell peppers, broccoli florets, and grape tomatoes are all wonderful options. Hummus can also be used as a healthy replacement to mayonnaise in tuna salad, or used as a spread on sandwiches or in wraps.

How Can I Make Hummus Extra Creamy?

For the creamiest hummus, you can peel the skins from the chickpeas as the skins may add a grainy texture to the hummus. To do so, you can place the chickpeas between paper towels and rub them to scrape off the skins. You could also add ice to the blender while you blend the hummus, which is a trick that many Levant cooks use to get the creamiest hummus.

Can I Use Other Beans in Hummus?

Yes, you definitely could! Chickpeas are what is needed to make traditional hummus, but really, you could blend up any type of bean into a velvety dip. If you have other beans on hand, such as black beans or cannellini beans, consider using this chickpea hummus recipe as inspiration.

Why Isn’t My Hummus Becoming Creamy?

If you find that your hummus isn’t becoming creamy during blending, you may just need to be patient and allow the food processor to run for several more minutes for the hummus to reach the right consistency. This is because food processors are all of different qualities and some may not blend food as quickly as others. If you cooked dry chickpeas, you may also want to make sure you cooked them properly before blending them. Feel free to adjust the liquid in the hummus as well, as adding more liquid will help the chickpeas blend easier.

How to Store Hummus

The serving bowl of hummus can be covered with plastic wrap and stored in the fridge for several days. It should stay fresh for up to 1 week, making it wonderful to have on hand whenever you need a healthy snack through the week.

How to Make Hummus

Step 1

Step 1

In a food processor, blend the lemon juice, salt, garlic, and tahini together.

In a food processor, blend the lemon juice, salt, garlic, and tahini together.

Step 2

Step 2

Add the chickpeas, olive oil, and cumin to the food processor and blend until smooth.

Add the chickpeas, olive oil, and cumin to the food processor and blend until smooth.

Step 3

Step 3

Place the hummus in a serving bowl and smooth the top.

Place the hummus in a serving bowl and smooth the top.

Step 4

Step 4

Drizzle the hummus with olive oil and top with additional chickpeas and the paprika.

Drizzle the hummus with olive oil and top with additional chickpeas and the paprika.

Step 5

Step 5

Serve it with pita bread or fresh vegetables.

Serve it with pita bread or fresh vegetables.