Simply put, I love hummus. If you open up my fridge right now, there is a 100% chance that there is homemade hummus front and center. Hummus is great because it’s easy to make, you don’t need wild ingredients, it’s inexpensive, and you can flavor it however you please! Below is my recipe for basic hummus - traditional, with a garlicky-lemon flavor.
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oilplus extra to top with
½teaspoonground cumin
¾teaspoonsalt
4medium cloves garlic*crushed, not chopped
juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
First, add your tahini, olive oil, water, lemon, spices (cumin and salt), and garlic to the food processor. Puree until smooth.
Next, add your chickpeas, and puree until smooth and combined with the tahini mixture. Don’t worry if your hummus clumps - simply turn off the food processor and use a silicone spatula to mix and continue to puree until desired texture.
Before transferring to a serving bowl or airtight container (if you are serving later), taste the hummus to check if it needs anything, depending on your taste. I normally add a little extra salt at this time, or lemon.
Serve right away (and top with a drizzle of good olive oil).
Optional: Top with pine nuts, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, roasted garlic, you name it!
Notes
Chickpeas are also often called Garbanzo Beans Did you know that the smaller the garlic clove, the sweeter the taste? You don’t want the garlic to overpower the delicate taste of the hummus - try to avoid large cloves that might make the hummus a little too sharp!