Healthy Homemade Hummus From Scratch

Homemade Hummus is a quick and easy snack that’s nutrient dense and healthy, too. Packed with dietary fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals, it’s a snack choice that you can feel good about feeding yourself and your family. And it’s so easy to make at home!

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There are a few things that I always keep my pantry stocked with and lately that includes chick peas and tahini. Add in some lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil and you’ve got a super fast yet healthy snack option that you could even dress up as an occasional meal. It’s so easy and quick! My husband gets really excited when I whip up a batch of homemade hummus in my vitamix!

>>>Be sure and check out my recipe for Loaded Mediterranean Hummus! It’s my family’s absolute favorite way to eat hummus!<<<

Health Benefits Of Chickpeas

“Hummus, because of its chickpea content, is a source not only of protein, but also dietary fiber, resistant starch, polyunsaturated fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals, especially folate, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.” Source

That’s pretty impressive!! If how delicious hummus is isn’t enough to get you to try your hand at making your own, maybe the research on the health benefits of hummus and it’s main ingredient will convince you.

“Emerging research suggests that chickpeas and hummus may play a beneficial role in weight management and glucose and insulin regulation, as well as have a positive impact on some markers of cardiovascular disease (CVD).” Source

I actually didn’t know all of these health benefits before researching for this post and it has me thinking I need to make hummus more than I already do! Delicious and healthy? That’s a total win in my book!

Healthy Homemade Hummus Recipe Variations

There are so many ways that you can dress up a basic hummus recipe. Try topping it with roasted red peppers, roasted garlic, or add some cayenne for a kick. Or change it up by using a different dipper. Instead of pita chips {my favorite} you could use carrots, bell peppers and other veggies to scoop it up.

One of my favorite ways to spice up a recipe of basic hummus is to load it up and create Loaded Mediteranean Hummus. I’ll make it every so often as a special supper and it gets devoured!

Basic Homemade Hummus Ingredients

• 1 pound drained and rinsed chickpeas (29 oz can). Boil the chickpeas until tender if you’re really wanting a super smooth texture.
• 2/3 cup lemon juice, fresh is best for this recipe
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/2 to 1 cup water or reserved liquid from chickpea can
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 3 0r 4 cloves garlic
• olive oil

Homemade Hummus Instructions

1. Place chickpeas in blender with enough water to blend. You could use the lemon juice for this step for a stiffer hummus and add water/oil later if the hummus is too thick.
2. Blend chickpeas until smooth.
3. Add remaining ingredients and blend well.
4. Taste and adjust garlic and and salt as needed.
5. Top with your favorite toppings or enjoy as is!

Basic Homemade Hummus

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Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 8 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Mediterranean

Equipment

• blender or food processor

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound drained and rinsed chickpeas{29 oz can}
• 2/3 cup lemon juice, fresh is best for this recipe
• 1/2 cup tahini
• 1/2 to 1 cup water or reserved liquid from chickpea can
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 3 or 4 cloves garlic
• olive oil

Instructions

 

• Place chickpeas in blender with enough water to blend. You could use the lemon juice for this step for a stiffer hummus and add water/oil later if the hummus is too thick.
• Blend chickpeas until smooth.
• Add remaining ingredients and blend well.
• Taste and adjust garlic and and salt as needed.
• Top with your favorite toppings or enjoy as is!

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Storing Your Homemade Hummus

I’ve heard you can freeze hummus if you’d like to portion it out and save some for later, but ours rarely makes it past the day it’s made!

If you store your hummus in the fridge, it’ll likely thicken up some so don’t be afraid to stir in a little extra liquid if you don’t care for the next-day thicker consistency.

Shop For Homemade Hummus Essentials:

Vitamix– I seriously love my Vitamix! I’ve had it for almost 4 years {long before I started this blogging thing} and I’m so thankful that I got it when I first go married!

Food Processor – Really good reviews on this one.

Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

More Recipes From Scratch That You May Like:

Loaded Mediterranean Hummus

Easy Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe

Easy Homemade Cornbread

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Let’s Chat!

Do you make homemade hummus? What’s your favorite topping to jazz up a basic hummus recipe? Let me know in the comments below!