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Vegan hummus topped with olive oil, chickpeas, and herbs in a black bowl.
Tina

Classic Hummus Dip Recipe

Creamy, zesty, and packed with flavor, this Classic Hummus is the kind of dip you’ll want to scoop with everything from fresh veggies to warm pita bread. It’s quick to make, uses simple pantry ingredients, and tastes way better than store-bought. Whip it up in just 10 minutes and impress yourself, and anyone you share it with. Grab your blender and let’s make hummus that’s silky smooth and bursting with flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups chickpeas cooked
  • 4 tablespoon ice water (or to your desired consistency)
  • ½ cup tahini paste
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil and more to drizzle
  • 1 teaspoon coriander finely chopped
  • Smoked paprika to garnish

Method
 

  1. Start by combining lemon juice, garlic, and salt in a food processor or blender. Blend until the garlic is finely minced.
  2. Add chickpeas, ice water, tahini, cumin, and olive oil to the mixture. Blend until you achieve a smooth consistency.
  3. Give the hummus a taste and adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
  4. When serving, drizzle some olive oil over the hummus.
  5. Garnish with reserved chickpeas, chopped parsley, and a sprinkle of paprika.
  6. Enjoy your homemade hummus!