This quick + easy creamy hummus is the kind of thing you make once and then suddenly you’re making it every week. It takes 5 minutes, uses mostly pantry staples, and hits that classic zesty, salty, ultra-scoopable vibe that makes hummus… hummus. Make a batch. Or two. You’ll thank yourself later.
Recipe by Elaine Gordon on August 7, 2020
Prep time: PT5M
Total time: PT5M
Rating
5 stars ( reviews)
Keywords
easy creamy hummus
Ingredients
1 (15-ounce can) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed well (or 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas)*
1/4 cup runny raw tahini (oils well incorporated throughout)
2 large juicy lemon, juiced (~5 tablespoons fresh lemon juice)
1/4 cup ice water
2 large cloves garlic
3/4 teaspoons fine salt
Garnish ideas: sweet paprika, Italian flat leaf parsley (large stems removed and leaves finely chopped), and/or good quality extra virgin olive oil, microgreens
Categories
Appetizer or Side Dish
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Steps
Add all ingredients to a 7-cup food processor or blender. Process for one minute. Scrape down the sides with a mini spatula and process again until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust flavors as needed (you may want to add more lemon, salt, tahini or garlic).
Transfer the hummus using the spatula to a serving dish and garnish with a dusting of chopped Italian flat leaf parsley, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of sweet paprika if desired.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to one week.
Reviews
Janice on 2021-05-13 (5 stars): Hi Elaine! The verdict is in! Delicious! I agree that it seems fluffier and creamier. I love it! Thank you.
Cressie on 2021-11-12 (5 stars): A new favorite for our family!
Dominique on 2022-01-24 (5 stars): After seeing you make this in your blender I had to! Best hummus recipe I have ever made. Even made it after toddler bedtime risking waking her (worth it!)
Karen on 2023-07-11 (5 stars): I make this all the time and add a squeeze of lemon and olive oil on the top with whatever fresh herbs we have. My husband begs me to make more.
