Sides & Appetizers
Simple Hummus
This is easy hummus recipe uses just a few simple ingredients like chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice, creating a delicious dip that's perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it with fresh veggies, pita bread, or as part of a mezze platter, this homemade hummus is a crowd-pleaser. I
Serves 6 Prep 10 min Total 15 min
Ingredients
Scale:
- 3 cups cooked chickpeas, peeled (1 1/4 cup dry chickpeas or 2-15oz cans of quality chickpeas)
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 to 4 ice cubes
- 1/3 cup tahini paste
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Hot water (if needed)
- extra virgin olive oil
- Sumac
Directions
- 1
Add chickpeas and minced garlic to the bowl of a food processor.
- 2
Puree to a smooth mixture.
- 3
Add ice cubes, tahini, salt, and lemon juice.
- 4
Blend for about 4 minutes. If it’s too thick slowly add a little hot water. Blend to a silky smooth consistency.
- 5
Spread in a serving bowl and add a generous drizzle of olive oil.
- 6
Sprinkle sumac on top.
