Name: Hummus
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: About 3 cups
Cuisine: Israeli, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 2 (15-1/2 oz.) cans chickpeas; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 2 lemons; 1/4 cup sesame tahini, well stirred (preferably Joyva Sesame Tahini); 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; Heaping 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley, for serving (optional); Paprika, for serving (optional)

Hummus

This is the best homemade hummus recipe — and it’s easy to whip up with very few ingredients.

Servings: About 3 cups

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Total Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients

2 (15-1/2 oz.) cans chickpeas
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 2 lemons
1/4 cup sesame tahini, well stirred (preferably Joyva Sesame Tahini)
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
Heaping 1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley, for serving (optional)
Paprika, for serving (optional)

Instructions

Reserving the liquid from the cans, drain the chickpeas in a colander (no need to rinse them). Set a few chickpeas aside for garnishing the hummus.
In the bowl of a food processor fitted with metal blade, combine the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, olive oil, and 1/3 cup of the reserved canning liquid. Process for several minutes until smooth and creamy. The hummus should hold its shape when you drag a spoon through it; add more liquid and process again if it seems too thick. Taste and add adjust seasoning, if necessary.
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Use the back of a spoon to swirl a shallow well in the center. Drizzle a little olive oil in the well; sprinkle with parsley and paprika, then garnish with the reserved chickpeas. Serve at room temperature with pita bread, pita chips or crudités.
Make-Ahead Instructions: Hummus can be made and stored in a covered container in the refrigerator up to two days ahead of time. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 98
Fat: 4 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Sugar: 0
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 5 g
Sodium: 225 mg
Cholesterol: 0

Gluten-Free Adaptable Note

To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.