Homemade Hummus

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This easy homemade hummus is smooth, creamy, bright with lemon, and ready in just 5 minutes. Made with a handful of simple pantry ingredients, it is the kind of fresh, real-deal dip that makes everything from vegetables to gluten-free pita taste better.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Diet Gluten Free, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cups

Calories 345kcal

Author Dalya Rubin

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas 16-ounces, drained
½ garlic clove
3 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Juice of ½ large lemon or 1 small lemon
½ teaspoon kosher salt to taste
2-4 tablespoons boiling hot water

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender (only use 2 tablespoons of the water) and blend.
Add the remaining water if your hummus is too thick.
Give the hummus a taste. Add more salt or lemon juice if needed.
Blend again until thick and creamy.
Transfer to a container and store in the fridge for 4-5 days.

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