Easy Homemade Hummus
Easy, creamy, and delicious homemade hummus recipe that will beat store bought every time!
Servings: 6
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
Store in an airtight container in fridge.