How to Make Hummus: 6 Ways
How to make hummus 6 easy ways packed with flavor and add a creamy, fluffy texture to your favorite chickpea dip for lunch and appetizers.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 54kcal
Ingredients
Traditional Hummus
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove , grated
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- Generous pinch of salt
- 3 - 4 tablespoons water
- Garnishes: cooked chickpeas , everything bagel seasoning, drizzle of olive oil
Roasted Garlic Hummus
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 - 4 cloves of roasted garlic
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- Generous pinch of salt
- 3 - 4 tablespoons water
- Garnishes: crispy garlic , flaked sea salt, drizzle of olive oil
Lemon Pepper Hummus
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 1 lemon)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon oil (optional)
- 2 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper
- Generous pinch of salt
- 1 - 2 tablespoons water
- Garnishes: cooked chickpeas , lemon zest, cracked pepper, flaked sea salt
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers (about 2 - 3)
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove , crushed
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Generous pinch of salt
- 1 - 2 tablespoons water
- Garnishes: chopped roasted red pepper , chopped parsley, sesame seeds, flaked salt
Pine Nut + Pesto Hummus
- 1 1/4 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon vegan pesto
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- Generous pinch of salt
- 4 - 6 tablespoons water
- Garnishes: toasted pine nuts , pesto, fresh basil, cracked pepper
Beet Hummus
- 1 cups cooked chickpeas
- 1/2 cup cooked beets
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 a lemon
- Generous pinch of salt
- 3 - 4 tablespoons water
- Garnishes: crumbled vegan feta , fresh parsley, cracked pepper
Instructions
- For all the varieties, simply add all the ingredients (minus the water) into a food processor. Process on high until smooth. With the processor running, add the water 1 tablespoon at a time until you've reached your desired consistency.
- Transfer the hummus into a bowl and top with the garnishes.
- Serve immediately with crackers, pita, toast, veggies, etc.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons (Traditional Hummus) | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg