How to Make Hummus from Scratch

Last week, I posted a complete guide on How to Make Egyptian Falafel. But you can’t have falafel without hummus! So, I’m following up my falafel post with this guide on how to make hummus from scratch!

As delicious and addicting as classic hummus is, you’d never guess it’s actually incredibly easy to make. All you need are:

• Chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans)
• Garlic
• Lemon
• Tahini – you can get ready-made at the store. Or use this recipe to make your own.
• Olive oil
• Water
• And a few spices – garlic salt, black pepper and cumin

You have the option to use dry or canned chickpeas. Your hummus will still be considered “made from scratch” either way. If you decide to use dry chickpeas, the prep time will be longer because you’ll need to soak the beans for at least 24 hours AND cook them for an additional 2 hours.

It definitely yields a fresher, more authentic taste using dried chickpeas. BUT, canned chickpeas are yummy in their own right and will save you a lot of prep. Feel free to decide which would work best for you.

Once your chickpeas are ready to go, you’ll simply throw all your ingredients into a food processor and blend away! You should end up with a thick, yet creamy hummus dip PACKED with flavor. If you’d like a thinner hummus consistency, you can add more water or olive oil as desired.

There are a lot of great Egyptian dishes that would pair perfectly with this hummus including Falafels or Kofta. Or you can simply use it as a dip for pita bread, cucumbers, carrots, etc. This hummus is healthy, vegan, gluten-free, and incredibly delicious! So, if you’re ready to learn how to make hummus from scratch, read on for the full recipe!

How to Make Hummus from Scratch

Course: Sides u0026amp; SaladsDifficulty: Easy

Makes

4

cups

Prep time

15

minutes

Calories

179

kcal

Learn how to make hummus from scratch with this easy recipe! This hummus is healthy, vegan, gluten-free, and packed with flavor!

Ingredients

• 2 15 oz cans chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans)

• 6 cloves garlic

• 1 lemon, squeezed for juice

• 3 Tbs tahini (store bought or homemade)

• 6 Tbs reserved water (from canned chickpeas)

• ½ cup olive oil (plus more for topping)

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic salt

• ½ tsp cumin

• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (plus more for topping)

Directions

• Reserve all the water from the canned chickpeas on the side for now
• Add the chickpeas, 6 tablespoons of the reserved water, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, black pepper, garlic salt, cumin and cayenne pepper to a blender or food processor
• Blend until everything is completely smooth. If you’d like a creamier consistency, add more reserved water or olive oil 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. Adjust salt and pepper to taste
• When ready to serve, top with more olive oil and cayenne pepper as desired

Notes

• Calories & Nutritional Info may vary based on different brands and ingredients used. Nutritional Info below was calculated using Very Fit Well’s Nutrition Calculator.