Easy Homemade Hummus
This easy homemade hummus recipe is simple, flavorful, and delicious. The addition of crispy chickpeas in this dish will take your hummus to the next level.
There is nothing quite like freshly made, creamy hummus. This recipe is one of my favorite weekday snacks because it is easy, nutritious, and tastes amazing! Homemade hummus also makes an amazing appetizer for any dinner party or special occasion. Plus, this recipe has the unique addition of crispy chickpeas to take your hummus game to the next level! The textural combination of smooth and creamy hummus alongside the crispy and flavorful chickpeas is a truly magical experience!
My obsession with Crispy Chickpea Hummus was inspired by my favorite restaurant of all time – Suraya. If you are in the Philadelphia area, you have to make a reservation at Suraya. Specializing in Lebanese fare, this enchanting restaurant is also a cafe, a market, and an outdoor garden all in one. I can assure you that every item on their menu will blow you away, but their hummus is a must-have. It is unbelievably smooth, flavorful, and served with a pillow of steaming hot pita straight from their brick oven. I’m honestly drooling just thinking about it! After ordering their Crispy Chickpea Hummus time and time again, I finally decided to create my own version that I could enjoy every day!
Although the chickpeas in Suraya’s hummus are fried, the chickpeas in this recipe are baked to crispy perfection to ensure that this dish is still a guilt-free and healthy choice! I also chose to season the chickpeas with chili powder, cumin, and salt. These flavors complement and amplify all of the ingredients in the hummus by adding a bit of spice! Side note: These chickpeas are extremely addicting. Sometimes I eat them before they can even make it onto the hummus!
Homemade Hummus Ingredient Breakdown:
Let’s start with the chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, these legumes are the main ingredient in hummus. Chickpeas are rich in vitamins, a great source of fiber, and high in protein, which makes them a wonderful addition to any vegan or vegetarian diet!
Next up, we have tahini. Tahini is made from sesame seeds that have been toasted and ground into a paste and has a similar texture to nut butter. The tahini you add to your hummus should be rich, creamy, and slightly nutty. This powerful ingredient will ensure your hummus has hints of sesame and nuttiness in every bite.
High-quality olive oil is another important player in creating a sophisticated flavor profile by adding the perfect tang to your creamy hummus.
Fresh lemon juice, garlic cloves, and salt are key ingredients that will add tons of flavor depth to your homemade hummus. When these ingredients are paired with the tanginess from the olive oil, and nuttiness from the tahini; you have an amazing (and addictive) flavor combination.
Lastly, ICE cold water will help to make your hummus EXTRA creamy and smooth. If you are having trouble obtaining the texture that you want, try adding a little more cold water to help this process along!
Once you make this hummus, you will never turn to store-bought again. Bring this dish as an appetizer to your next dinner party and the crispy chickpeas will make your homemade hummus a crowd favorite! Check out my other chickpea recipes for more inspiration: Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies and Flourless Peanut Butter Blondies.
Easy Homemade Hummus
Ingredients
Crispy Chickpeas
- 1 can of chickpeas (15 oz) rinsed, drained, and patted dry
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Hummus
- 1-2 fresh garlic cloves
- ½ lemon, squeezed
- ¼ cup ice cold water
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 can of chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1-2 teaspoons salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin optional
Instructions
Crispy chickpeas
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine chickpeas, olive oil, and salt and spread evenly on a tray (be sure to first rinse your chickpeas and pat them dry before combining with other ingredients).
- Bake for 30 minutes and then add the rest of the spices.
- Bake for another 10-15 minutes until crispy.
Hummus
- Start by adding your garlic and lemon juice to a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds.
- Add your ice cold water to your food processor and pulse on high for another 30 seconds.
- Add your tahini and pulse on high until you have reached a light and fluffy consistency.
- Add your chickpeas and blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- While your food processor is still on, drizzle in your olive oil until completely incorporated.
- Add in salt, cumin, and any other additional spices and blend until completely combined.
- Top with additional olive oil, spices, parsley, and crispy chickpeas.
Notes
I love this recipe. I have made it 10 times now and it is always creamy