[donotprint] Do you love hummus? Have you ever tried making it at home? If you have, then you know how ridiculously easy, fast, and delicious it is. You can make hummus in less than 5 minutes. Homemade hummus taste just like those expensive containers you buy at the store, except better and for a fraction of the cost!
The last few weeks my husband and I have been trying to eat a little healthier around here. Because we’re usually up late every night, we get the munchies for junk food. So lately I’ve been making healthier alternatives to our late night snacking. This includes homemade hummus I use as a dip for celery, snap peas, and carrot sticks. I’ve also used it as a spread for veggie sandwiches and it is awesome!
Most people may not be aware how simple it is to make hummus. It’s made with garbanzo beans (chickpeas), tahini (sesame paste), and a few other ingredients you probably have in your pantry. Hummus is a versatile dip/spread perfect for vegetables, crackers, or as a filling inside a pita. What’s also great about hummus is all the different variations you can make, such as: red roasted bell pepper, sun dried tomato, garlic, curry, or even jalapenos. I should also mention, hummus is really good for you to! Enjoy! [/donotprint]
Hummus Recipe
Ingredients:
1 – 15.5 ounce can garbanzo beans
2-3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
2-3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
pinch of salt and pepper to taste ( I like to use about 2/3 tsp. of sea salt)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
water, as needed
*Tahini can be found for very inexpensive at your local ethnic grocery store specializing in Mediterranean or Arab foods. I bought mine for less than $3 and I imagine that jar will last me for a very long time.
Directions:
In a blender or food processor puree all the ingredients except water. Gradually, slowly add enough water until you reach your desired consistency. Enjoy!
Variations:
ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER HUMMUS: add 1/4 cup of roasted red bell pepper to the mix
SUN DRIED TOMATO HUMMUS: add 1/4 cup of packed sun-dried tomatoes
OLIVE HUMMUS: add 1/4 cup olive tapenade or Greek pitted olives
GARLIC HUMMUS: add an additional 3-5 cloves of garlic
JALAPENO HUMMUS: add 1/2 a seeded jalapeno or add the whole jalapeno for extra heat
CURRY HUMMUS: add 2 teaspoons of curry powder
If you have any other variations of hummus you’ve made, I invite you to share them in the comment section below. I’m always looking for new flavors to make!
Cindy says
I’d forgotten about how simple it is to make hummus. Thanks for the reminder, the recipe, and the yummy looking variations.
Lori says
I love all your variation ideas. So glad to have them. Hummus is one of my favorite snacks. Although when we were living in Brazil I had to make it from dried beans. Makes it not so quick and easy, but it is still worth the effort. 🙂
Romaine says
Thanks for the variations. Great ideas.
Hélène says
I love making hummus. I started to cook my garbanzo beans. It’s so yummy. Love your pics!
Georgia.Pellegrini says
Hummus is like the savory version of peanut butter…everything is a little better with it.
Laura says
LOVE hummus! There is a deli (chain) near us that makes roasted red pepper hummus, and I could eat my weight in it. I have been dying to make it at home, so thanks for this! Can’t wait to try!
Jess says
YUM! I LOVE hummus and this post is amazing. Thanks for sharing!
Apeksha says
Those variations are superb. There’s also another yummy variation you can try…..beetroot hummus – http://veggiewiz.blogspot.com/2009/12/bright-and-cheery-beetroot-hummus.html
Kitchen Monki Dan says
I attempted to make a ‘raw’ hummus by taking dry garbanzo beans, soaking and sprouting them for 2 days…. you need to time it right or else they go bad very quickly. I can’t say it tasted like the store bought version but the effort it was well worth the effort 🙂
Kurdistan says
oh looks so delicious its my favorite with B.Q.Q going to try this one
grace says
hummus. that one weird word makes me weak in the knees–i can’t get enough of the stuff! i love the variations you’ve listed and your oh-so-tempting images of the creamy stuff. terrific post. 🙂
PB&Jargon says
Homemade hummus is a staple in our house. (And it’s one of the easiest ways to get the hubby eating raw veggies.) You should try throwing in a handful of fresh cilantro with the jalepeno. It’s divine!
Jessica @ How Sweet says
That looks like so perfect hummus!! I prefer mine flavored.
Alyssa says
I like to add the zest and juice of a lemon and a lime. It makes it very bright and citrus-y, almost lighter than regular hummus.
Rachel (Hounds in the Kitchen) says
I just made hummus today but the tahini jar was empty. I ground roasted sesame seeds to make my own paste and it was fantastic. The hummus tasted so much better than usual!
Carrie K says
We LOVE hummus also! I have tried putting in a jalapeno but it was so atomic since the pepper was pulverized by the food processor. We prefer 1-2 canned chipotle peppers plus a dash of cayenne instead. Spicy but your lips won’t burn afterwards 🙂
Evie says
No tahini where I live currently – Sri Lanka – but a long time ago I found a recipe for Greek hummus that doesn’t use tahini that I make regularly. (No canned chickpeas either, so it takes some planning!)
It uses chickpeas, of course, olive oil, lemon juice, fresh parsley, dried oregano, salt, garlic, onion (I’ve used chopped red onion and green onion – either one works) and extra water. I have added toasted sesame seeds coarsely crushed in a mortar and pestle and cumin for a more middle eastern taste too.
oh and two words… PITA CHIPS!
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
I love to make my own hummus! My recipe is very similar to yours… I use just a little more olive oil 🙂
Amy from She Wears Many Hats says
Hummus is always among us. Yummy stuff!
Nadia @ for the love of yum says
I practically ate a whole tub of hummus this afternoon, but it didn’t taste nearly as good as homemade. The flavor difference between the two is astounding! Simple and delicious 🙂
Maria says
My favorite snack with veggies or pita chips. I also like to spread it on my veggie sandwiches. Mmmm!
Jim says
Hi Alice,
Just a comment that the most costly ingredient seems to be the tahini but I find it at Trader Joe’s for less than anywhere else and it tastes just like the expensive product!
Once again another beautiful photo, I can only dream of being the photographer you are some day
All the best
jenn says
I love hummas and yet I haven’t made it at home. I always end up buying froma vendor at the farmer’s market. I’ve been wanting to for a long time. I think it’s time I do it for myself.
Aki says
I normally add dashes of ground cumin. A friend of mine also uses a spice called zathar. I will definitely try your suggestion of putting jalapenos! Your blog is so inspiring!
Lucy Bridgers says
Thank you for the lovely post (and your gorgeous blog). I regularly make hummus at home and, as you say, it is just the easiest thing. Thanks again and best wishes from London.