This hummus recipe is EASY to make. Way easier than you might think and it is way healthier than the store-bought version!
I refuse to talk about the weather. I’m not talking about the weather. Minnesotans talk about the weather waaaaay too much. Nothing in this post will be about the weather…that really cold weather that creates an ice skating rink on my driveway and that makes me want to scream every time I open my front door. Speaking of screaming, umm…this morning I may have screamed louder than a person who was being brutally murdered. I ran into the garage to grab a toy for my sweet Sammy and as I picked it up, I spotted a dark grey, hairy, FAT mouse running past me. Cue murderous scream, which confused the poor, disgusting creature, causing him to almost run straight under my feet. Which made me scream even louder, of course, which confused him even more. This went on for 20 seconds until I made it safely inside and SLAMMED the door behind me. I heard Sammy say from the living room, “….Mommy?…..Are you….okay?…” Then from upstairs, I heard Dan say, “Sam? Was that Mommy? Is she ALIVE?” It was traumatic…NOTHING like this hummus…but a lot like the weather.
One of the foods Elijah loves most in this world is hummus. There are a handful of foods that he literally cannot stop himself from eating, hummus being one of them. I have been spending so much money on it that I decided it was time to make it myself. It is easy to make, and way tastier, cheaper and healthier than the store-bought version.
After settling my hummus lover down with his food love, along with some pita wedges, I walked back into this scene..
He was eating it STRAIGHT from the bowl. It is that good.
In a food processor or blender, add the garbanzo beans, garlic, tahini, lemon juice and sea salt.
Process/blend until smooth. Stream in the olive oil and reserved liquid from the garbanzo beans can during the last little bit.
Pour into a serving dish and refrigerate until ready to serve. Sprinkle with paprika and serve with pita chips and vegetables. Sometimes I tear spinach tortillas into pieces and Elijah goes to town dipping them into his beloved snack.
I hope you are having a wonderful week! No mice…no unintentional ice skating rinks..just tons of deliciousness and warmth.
Classic Hummus
Ingredients
- 15 oz. can garbanzo beans (liquid reserved)
- Juice from one lemon
- 1-2 cloves garlic quartered
- 1/3 cup tahini
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- Paprika for sprinkling
Instructions
- Place the garbanzo beans, lemon juice, garlic, tahini and salt into a food processor or blender. Process/puree until creamy. Stream in olive oil and 2 tablespoons of the reserved garbanzo beans liquid.
- Pour into a serving dish and refrigerate until ready to serve. Sprinkle paprika over the top and serve with pita chips or vegetables.
Hi Kat! Where in Iowa did you grow up? I grew up in Iowa, too! Georgia is one of the few states I've never visited, but have always wanted to. I hope you enjoy the yummy hummus!
Megan
Loved the mouse story! HA! That would so be me too!!! I know the wicked weather (you didn't mention) as I grew up in Iowa and family in Minnesnowta. Makes me glad to live in Georgia!!! My husband and sons LOVE hummus so I will try my hand at it and let you know! Thanks!
Hi Traci! I'm sooo glad you liked it! We do, too. Almost too much! Serving it with Greek chicken is such a great idea!
Megan
Thank you, Megan! I made a batch yesterday and loved it!! I had almost given up making my own after a failed attempt with another recipe. We had it with some Greek chicken and warm pita bread. So yummy! I'm making another batch for a game night Friday. Opa! 😉
I love Hummus. Perfect for spread & dip.
Hi Jan! I use Ziyad brand tahini. I've never experienced the bitterness you're talking about. Maybe try cutting back on the tahini by just a bit if you don't love that flavor. I hope this helps!
Megan
Can you tell me the brand of Tahini you used. I have tried making hummus twice and both times it was wickedly bitter and all I can think is that it's the Tahini. Thanks