Homemade Hummus

Last Updated on April 1, 2026 by Sarah Leadon

This homemade hummus recipe is a must-try! It is creamy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make.

This hummus recipe is perfect for snacking, spreading on wraps or sandwiches, or serving at gatherings. With just a few simple ingredients like garbanzo beans (chickpeas), nutty tahini, garlic, and lemon juice, you can whip up a creamy, delicious dip in minutes.

What Is Hummus Made Of?

Hummus is made of these ingredients:

• Chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans): You can use canned chickpeas or homemade chickpeas. Homemade chickpeas will have a better flavor, but canned works just as well if you’re in a pinch or feeling lazy.
• Tahini: Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds. It helps give the hummus its rich nutty flavor and creamy texture.
• Fresh Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice makes all the difference here. The bottled stuff has preservatives and artificial flavors. It just doesn’t measure up to fresh lemon juice.

Scroll down to the recipe card to see the full list of ingredients and measurements.

Variations

Traditional hummus is delicious. But sometimes, you have to mix things up a little. If you’ve seen hummus in the grocery store, you know there are many ways to jazz it up. Here are some ways you can jazz up your homemade hummus:

• Roasted Garlic: Use 3 roasted garlic cloves instead of 2 raw garlic cloves.
• Roasted Red Peppers: Add 1-2 roasted red peppers and 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika to the hummus. It will give the hummus a slightly smoky, sweet flavor.
• Avocado Hummus: Add a ripe avocado and swap the lemon juice for 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice to make the hummus extra creamy and rich.
• Beet Hummus: Add 1-2 steamed or roasted beets to the hummus. It will give the hummus a pretty pink color and earthy flavor.
• Pesto: Add 2-3 tablespoons of pesto to the hummus to give it a rich herbaceous flavor.
• Pumpkin Hummus: Add pumpkin puree, 1/4-1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/8 teaspoon of ground nutmeg to create a fall-inspired hummus. Garnish it with maple syrup instead of olive oil.

What to Serve with Hummus

Hummus is really versatile. It can be served in many ways and used in many dishes. Here are a few ways you can serve hummus:

• You can serve hummus with veggies or pita chips.
• Slather it on crostini or crackers and serve it as an appetizer.
• Place it in the center of your next charcuterie or crudite board or platter.
• Add spoonfuls of it to your next Buddha bowl or shawarma wrap.

Storage Instructions

Storing homemade hummus is really easy. Just place it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for 1 week.

You can also freeze hummus. Place it in an airtight container, then cover the hummus with a small amount (1-2 tablespoons) of olive oil. Cover it and freeze it for 1 month.

Homemade Hummus

Recipe by Sarah Leadon

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Course: Snacks, SidesCuisine: Middle Eastern, MediterraneanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

6

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

0

minutes

Calories

189

kcal

Total time

10

minutes

Smooth, rich, and bursting with flavor, this homemade hummus is the perfect blend of chickpeas, tahini, garlic, and fresh lemon juice. Whether you use it as a dip, spread, or side dish, this versatile classic is easy to make and pairs perfectly with fresh veggies, pita bread, or crackers.

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Ingredients

• Juice of 1 large lemon

• 1/3 cup tahini

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

• 1 can chickpeas, drained

• 2 -4 tablespoons cold water

Directions

• Put the tahini and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor. Blend for 1 minute. Scrape down the food processor bowl and blend it for another 30 seconds.
• Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic, ground cumin, kosher salt, and white pepper and blend for 30 seconds until combined.
• Next, scrape down the sides of the bowl and blend again for 30 seconds.
• Add the chickpeas and blend for 2 minutes. Scrape the sides of the food processor bowl and blend for another minute until smooth and creepy.
• Gradually add 2-4 tablespoons of cold water to the hummus, blending after each addition until the hummus reaches your desired consistency.
• Place the hummus in a serving container and drizzle the remaining tablespoon of hummus on top of the hummus before serving.

Notes

• Use 1 ½ cups (250 grams) of cooked chickpeas if you do not like canned chickpeas. 

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 189kcal
• Fat: 13g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 396mg
• Potassium: 193mg
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 1g
• Protein: 6g
• Calcium: 51mg
• Iron: 1mg

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