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Easy Homemade Hummus

Small blue bowl of off white hummus with a mint garnish. Spoon inserted into hummus.

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This easy homemade hummus recipe is smooth, creamy, and the perfect snack with some raw veggies, in a wrap, or on crackers.

Ingredients

  • One 15 ounce can ( ~ 2 cups) drained canned chickpeas (or cook your own)
  • 1 ½ Tbsp tahini
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp e.v. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • zest from one lemon as garnish
  • 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients (except lemon zest) into food processor or blender.
  • Blend until smooth (let the food processor run for at least a minute or two).  Scrape down the sides and run the processor again.  
  • Add more water or lemon juice to make creamier or tangier if desired.
  • Add salt to taste and drizzle a little olive oil over the top.  Garnish with lemon zest.

Notes

  • Add pomegranate kernels or toasted pine nuts to the top if you want to up your game.