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This hummus recipe is the best ever! It’s a slightly spicy take on a classic recipe and will soon become your go-to hummus recipe!
I love hummus. Like really truly love it. And it’s something we eat almost daily.
One of the best things about living in Dubai was that there was always freshly made hummus everywhere and it was really, really good.
The benefits of making your own hummus are numerous. First off, you get to be a person who makes their own hummus.
That’s some serious cred right there.
This is really a classic hummus recipe that we then added a small spicy kick to. The spicy kick is entirely optional but if you like spicy food then you’ll enjoy the addition of a little hotness to this classic dish.
And if you love all things hummus then also check out our roasted red pepper hummus, it’s totally divine.
How To Make Homemade Hummus
Full instructions and measurements can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is just a summary of the process to go along with the photos.
- Soak crushed garlic in freshly squeezed lemon juice for 5 minutes.
- Then add chickpeas to the food processor along with the garlic and lemon juice, tahini and some cold water and process until chunky.
- Then add in some salt, cumin, olive oil and more cold water and process until smooth.
- Add a little cayenne pepper or cajun spice (optional) and process again until smooth.
Chef’s Tips
Fresh Garlic and Lemon Juice: It’s ideal to crush your own garlic for this hummus so that it’s really fresh. And then it’s also ideal if the lemon juice is freshly squeezed. You soak the crushed garlic in the fresh lemon juice for 5 minutes so that it takes some of the bite out of the raw garlic and the end result is really tasty.
Tahini: A good quality tahini is also really important and to this end, I like to use a tahini that tastes pretty good on its own. Soom is a great brand that you can get on Amazon.
The Spice Factor: So the spiciness comes about from a little cayenne pepper. You can also use cajun spice or even a dash of chili powder. This part is entirely optional, and it’s also a very good idea to add a small amount to start and taste test and then add more as you like.
Getting it smooth:When it comes to hummus you get the best taste and texture when it’s really smooth. The best way to get it smooth is just to let your food processor run for a good few minutes! If your food processor isn’t up to the task of getting it really smooth, then an optional additional step is to move it to your blender for a final blend before serving.
How To Serve Hummus
Serve it with a sprinkle of paprika, a drizzle of olive oil and some fresh chopped parsley. Some pita breads for dipping or some fresh veggies are also a great choice.
Hummus is also great to use as a spread for sandwiches or on top of a baked potato!
Storing and Freezing
Keep your hummus stored in the fridge (covered) where it will stay good for around 3 days.
It is also freezer friendly if you’d like to freeze some. Just place it in a freezer safe container with a little extra room as it can expand when frozen. Put it in the fridge to thaw when you’re ready for it.
More Hummus Recipes
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Creamy Avocado Hummus
- Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus
- Pumpkin Hummus
- Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus
Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!
Hummus Recipe
This hummus recipe is the best ever! It’s a slightly spicy take on a classic recipe and will soon become your go-to hummus recipe.
5 from 31 votes
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Course: Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Vegan
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 145kcal
Author: Alison Andrews
Ingredients
For Serving:
- Sprinkle Paprika
- Olive Oil Extra Virgin, For Drizzling
- Fresh Parsley Chopped
- Pita Breads
Instructions
Soak the crushed garlic in the freshly squeezed lemon juice for 5 minutes.
Then add the drained chickpeas to the food processor along with the garlic and lemon juice, tahini and 2 Tbsp of cold water and process until chunky.
Then add in the salt, cumin, olive oil and remaining cold water and process until smooth.
Add the cayenne pepper (optional) and process again until smooth.
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Notes
- Soaking the garlic in the lemon juice helps to take some of the bite out of the raw garlic.
- Use a good tasting tahini. Soom is a great brand that you can get on Amazon.
- The cayenne pepper is optional. It’s a good idea to add in ¼ teaspoon first and then taste test and see if you want to add more. Or leave it out altogether. You can also use cajun spice or chili powder.
- To get your hummus smooth let your food processor run for a good few minutes! If your food processor isn’t up to the task of getting it really smooth, then an optional additional step is to move it to your blender for a final blend before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serve | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.9g | Protein: 4.5g | Fat: 10.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.6g | Sodium: 301mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 1.3g
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Carol says
This is very close to my recipe, and I learned, from an online chef, on how to make it even creamier:
If you have absolutely nothing better to do after you drain the chickpeas, taking the skin off of them makes the Hummus creamier. I’ve done it, and it definitely works.Reply
Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says
Thanks for sharing your tips Carol!
Janelle says
So much tastier than store bought. It’s easy to tweak to your tastes. Another reviewer said they added more garlic, but personally I prefer to halve the garlic. Then I double the cumin. You can’t go wrong 🙂 My blender whipped this up fine. Yum!
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Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says
Awesome Janelle! Thanks so much for your great review!
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Michon Zurita says
Love hummus, & really excited to try making my own. Saw this recipe and it seemed pretty straight-forward. Whipped up a batch in about 10 minutes. My small food processor was “challenged” even with this single batch, but it soldiered on and I just ate nearly the whole batch in a single sitting! I make my own tahini, which is super easy and budget-friendly, so this turned into an affordable, light, and delicious little supper! I will never buy store bought hummus (or tahini) again! Thank you for sharing–the cayenne and cumin really added a delightful punch. Looking forward to trying other types of DIY hummus!
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Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says
That’s great Michon! Thanks so much for sharing and for your great review!
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Amnna says
I am not usually a big hummus eater, but this turned out so so good that I now love hummus. Since I eat mostly plant based foods, this hummus will add lots of protein in my diet.
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Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says
Happy to hear you enjoy the recipe! Thanks so much for your great review!
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cazzie says
one of the best recipes I have tried, will be making this my go to recipe now thank you for sharing.
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Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says
So happy to hear you enjoy the recipe Cazzie! Thanks so much for your great review!
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Duncan Stewart says
the addition of cayenne pepper give this an extra kick it is delicious.
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Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says
It really does! Thanks for your review!
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RiaSunflower says
Utterly delicious! I added extra garlic and chopped olives sautéed in cold pressed grapeseed oil, (ran out of olive) lemon juice and lemon zest as a topping. Great, fast, easy and superior recipe.
Thank you.
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Nadine @ Loving It Vegan says
That’s amazing! Thank you so much for your great review!
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Cindy says
Could I make this without olive oil? Maybe just increase the tahini by a tablespoon? Thanks! Love all your recipes – especially the No-Fail Whole Wheat bread. Yum!
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Alison Andrews says
Hi Cindy, yes you definitely can! Add in a little more cold water instead of the oil and it will work great. 🙂
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