Hummus

This homemade hummus recipe is quick and easy to make, super-smooth and creamy, and tastes so fresh and flavorful!

Recipe by Ali on February 7, 2019

Prep time: PT10M

Total time: PT10M

Rating

4.9 stars (244 reviews)

Keywords

budget friendly, dairy free, dip, vegan, vegetarian

Ingredients

1/3 cup good-quality tahini
2-4 tablespoons cold water (or more if needed)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 medium cloves garlic (peeled and smashed)
juice of 1 lemon (2-3 tablespoons)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas* (rinsed and drained)
optional toppings: extra drizzle of olive oil (chopped fresh parsley, sprinkle of ground sumac or paprika, toasted pine nuts)

Cuisine

Mediterranean

Steps

Add tahini, cold water, olive oil, cumin, salt, garlic and lemon juice to a food processor. Puree until smooth.
Add in the chickpeas. Puree for 3-4 minutes, pausing halfway to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until the hummus is smooth. If it seems too thick, add in another tablespoon or two of water.
Taste and season with additional salt, cumin, and/or lemon juice if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with your desired toppings. Or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Reviews

perri on 2026-03-02 (5 stars):
I legitimately can't eat store bought hummus anymore. This is way too good and easy to make!!!!!
Amy on 2026-02-01 (5 stars):
So delicious! My husband loved it too and he's not a fan of hummus!!
Georgianne on 2025-08-16 (5 stars):
Do you have a brand of tahini you would recommend? I can’t wait to try the recipe!
Dee on 2025-07-14 (5 stars):
Excellent recipe - amazing flavor for very little effort!!!! Thank you!!!!
Khill on 2025-06-30 (4 stars):
This is a very good and fresh tasting hummus. I do not like store bought hummus and the fact that it can be made so easily at home makes this a real winner. I used ice cubes instead of water to help the creaminess. Mine required extra salt and lemon juice. I blended some parsley in and it was delicious! Thank you!
christy cruz on 2025-06-28 (5 stars):
Best hummus recipe! No more store bought for me.
Brenda on 2025-05-10 (5 stars):
So tasty you won’t stop eating it. Yum
Christa on 2025-05-07 (5 stars):
Best hummus I have ever made! Been making this recipe for years and I’ve always meant to leave a comment. Always fun to try different variations. I like to use the aquafaba to make vegan Pavlova‘s.
Lori Roberts on 2025-05-04 (5 stars):
Amazing!!! So good! I added pesto on top!
Diana on 2025-04-09 (5 stars):
SOOOOOOOO tasty and easy! Hosting Bunco tonight and doing a Mediterranean menu so this is perfect.
Terry on 2025-03-16 (5 stars):
Can you easily double this recipe? How far ahead can you make it!
Cindy on 2025-03-02 (5 stars):
The very best recipe and I have tried many. Everyone will ask for the recipe!
Heide on 2025-02-22 (5 stars):
Absolute favorite hummus ever!
Janine Fowlds on 2025-02-06 (5 stars):
Excellent! I like personalizing taste options at the end, too! Great recipe, thanks!
Kimberly on 2025-02-05 (5 stars):
Very good, easy to make! Reminds me of the hummus at one of my favorite mediterranean restaurants. Thank you for the revipe!