Classic hummus
A homemade version of classic hummus you know and love. This creamy hummus is quick and easy to make, and tastes better than anything store-bought.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Processing time5 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Dip
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword: classic hummus, hummus recipe, ultimate hummus
Servings: 6 servings
Author: The Fertility Kitchen
- 1 x 400g tin chickpeas drained and rinsed thoroughly
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp light tahini
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil plus extra for drizzling
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 2-3 tbsp filtered water
- Pinch of paprika to serve
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to serve
Reserve a few chickpeas and place the remaining in a food processor with the garlic, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, salt and cumin and process until thick and smooth. With the processor still running add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water until you reach the perfect creamy consistency
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with the reserved chickpeas, paprika, and parsley to serve.