When it comes to hummus, nothing beats homemade. But if you don't want to spend much time making it, this hummus recipe with canned chickpeas is the one I turn to most often. It takes 5 minutes to prepare (literally!), and the flavor is 100% better than any store-bought option.
Prep time: PT5M
Total time: PT5M
Rating
5 stars (20 reviews)
Keywords
hummus recipe
Ingredients
1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans ((also called chickpeas))
⅓ cup tahini ((see notes))
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove (, minced )
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon fine salt ((I use Real Salt brand))
3 to 5 tablespoons water (, as needed for texture)
Categories
Side Dish
Cuisine
vegan
Steps
Open the can of garbanzo beans and drain it through a fine mesh strainer. Rinse well until you see no more bubbles on top, then transfer the drained chickpeas to a 12-cup food processor fitted with an S-blade. Add the tahini, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and 3 tablespoons of water.
Secure the lid on the food processor and blend until the chickpeas break down and the mixture looks smooth. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the machine, then add another tablespoon or two of water for a runnier consistency and blend again. The hummus should become fluffier and smoother-looking as you keep processing it. Taste the hummus and add more seasoning, if needed. (I always add another ¼ teaspoon of salt, but your taste buds might be different.)
Once you are satisfied with the flavor and texture, the hummus is ready to serve. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 83 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Protein: 2 g
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 5 mg
Sugar: 1 g
Reviews
ROCHELLE on 2026-02-21 (5 stars): Oh, my, goodness!!! I just made this and tasted it right off the spatula. It is so much better than that Costco stuff. I love that it's fresh and I know what's in it, no chemicals!
Another delicious recipe. Thank you again!
ROCHELLE on 2026-02-21 (5 stars): Oh, my, goodness!!! I just made this and tasted it right off the spatula. It is so much better than that Costco stuff. I love that it's fresh and I know what's in it, no chemicals!
Another delicious recipe. Thank you again!
Gail Tipping on 2026-02-03 (5 stars): This is my go-to hummus!! I've been making it for a few years now. I've used both canned chickpeas and dried chickpeas (which I soak overnight and then cook the next day) and the hummus has turned out great either way. Love, love!! Thank you Megan!
Kristin on 2025-03-29 (5 stars): My go-to hummus recipe! I always get asked for the recipe.
codrus on 2024-05-27 (5 stars): Yummier than store bought! BTW, I can't stand tahini, but it's essential--makes all the difference.
Rebecca Lucas on 2024-05-19 (5 stars): First time I’ve liked my homemade hummus! Turns out the tahini I was using was bitter. I found a different brand and it made all the difference. Thank you for that tip Megan! Can’t wait to try other versions now.
Noelle DeLaney on 2023-12-21 (5 stars): This is the best tasting hummus that I've ever made. I cooked a package of chickpeas with baking soda in my Instant pot and then blended the ingredients in my Vitamix. It's smooth, silky and delicious! Many thanks!
Sarah S on 2023-01-26 (5 stars): I may never buy pre-made hummus again!
So creamy and delicious!
I made the original recipe and portioned out about half of it into an empty “original” hummus container. Then I added some sun dried tomatoes (in olive oil) and a bit of basil and blended it again. Both versions were fantastic!
Heather on 2022-02-24 (5 stars): Best hummus I ever made or ate !
Amanda on 2021-10-11 (5 stars): I buy hummus a couple of times a month and I think I’ve tried all of the brands in my grocery store. I’ve also made hummus from 2 or 3 different recipes in the past, but I’ve never loved the results.
This recipe is so simple. It truly did take just 5 minutes. I tried to halve the salt, but ended up using it all after tasting. One day I’ll learn not to second guess Megan’s recipes! I added 2 drops of lemon oil and a teaspoon or less of coconut nectar. Delicious!!
This hummus is by far my favorite of the recipes I’ve tried and I think I prefer it to the store brands, too. This recipe will be a staple in my fridge from now on!
Rebeca on 2021-05-20 (5 stars): Easy and delicious.
StephaniE on 2021-01-24 (5 stars): This is yummy! Great flavor. Kids approved, too. :)
BRENDA WILLIAMS on 2020-10-16 (5 stars): This truly is the BEST hummus and so quick and easy to make. I first cooked dried chickpeas using your Instant Pot recipe. It was so fast putting the rest of the ingredients together--and so delicious--store-bought hummus is in my rearview mirror!
ruth story on 2020-10-11 (5 stars): This looks delicious. Is there something I can substitute for the Tahini? I'm supposed to avoid sesame. Thanks,
Kristi on 2020-08-09 (5 stars): So easy, so quick and delicious. We have made other hummus recipes and this was by far the simplest and quickest! We will make it again!
Mari on 2020-06-22 (5 stars): the best hummus recipe I've tried! Sometimes I use lime juice instead of lemon juice - it's delicious both ways! And I cook my chickpeas in my Instant Pot - it's really fast and easy!
Kate on 2020-03-31 (5 stars): Delicious! I love Trader Joe's kalamata olive hummus so I added a couple of spoonfuls of pitted kalamata olives to try to replicate it. Added a nice extra flavor! Thanks for this simple & tasty recipie!
Greta on 2020-02-19 (5 stars): Yum! This turned out great. I was on the fence whether to use chickpeas or zucchini (like another recipe of yours), so I decided to use both. I just added a large zucchini to this recipe and more lemon juice and its lovely- smooth and creamy. Thank you!
