Mediterranean Hummus Recipe

Once you make this Mediterranean Hummus Recipe you will never buy store-bought hummus again! It’s easy to make with only a handful of ingredients and customizable to taste.

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I’ve always loved hummus and for a long time thought that it was difficult to make. Once I found out you can make Mediterranean Hummus Recipe with only a handful of ingredients, I was so excited to give it a try!

According to Wikipedia, hummus is a dip, spread, or savory dish made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. Standard garnishes include olive oil, a few whole chickpeas, parsley, and paprika.

Ingredients Needed to Make this Mediterranean Hummus Recipe

• 1 can of garbanzo beans
• 2 cloves garlic
• 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini sauce
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• paprika for garnish (optional)

How to Make Easy Hummus at Home

1. Rinse and drain the garbanzo beans and place them in the bowl of a food processor.
2. Add the lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and tahini. Pulse and puree until smooth. Add salt and pepper and continue to process. Taste for seasoning and more of anything that is needed. For a thinner, smoother hummus, add water or more tahini, a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
3. Serve the hummus with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika if desired. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Different Ways to Customize Your Homemade Hummus

The best thing about making your own hummus is that you can add or omit anything you want. Love garlic? Add more or roast some and add it as a topping. Don’t love paprika? Skip it. Want a creamier texture? Add more tahini. Once you have the base of this recipe, you can make it your own!

How to Store Homemade Hummus

Store your homemade hummus in a sealable container in the refrigerator. Homemade hummus will last up to one week in the fridge.

Can you Freeze Hummus?

Yes, you can freeze hummus for 3-4 months in a sealable freezer-safe container. The best way to defrost hummus is to place it in the fridge overnight to thaw.

What to Eat with Hummus Sauce

Hummus is such an amazing condiment because it can be served in so many different ways. Here are a few ideas of how to serve your homemade hummus:

• a dip with fresh veggies or Homemade Pita Bread
• a sandwich spread
• in a wrap
• salad topping
• pasta sauce
• pizza sauce

Tools to Make Mediterranean Hummus at Home

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Mediterranean Hummus Recipe

Once you make this Mediterranean Hummus Recipe you will never buy store-bought again!

5 from 23 votes

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 168kcal

Author: EmilyFabulous

Equipment

• food processor or blender

Ingredients

• 1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons tahini sauce
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• paprika for garnish (optional)

Instructions

• Rinse and drain the garbanzo beans and place them in the bowl of a food processor.
• Add the lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and tahini. Pulse and puree until smooth. Add salt and pepper and continue to process. Taste for seasoning and more of anything that is needed. For a thinner, smoother hummus, add water or more tahini, a little at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
• Serve the hummus with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of paprika if desired. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Notes

Different Ways to Customize Your Homemade Hummus

The best thing about making your own hummus is that you can add or omit anything you want. Love garlic? Add more or roast some and add it as a topping. Don’t love paprika? Skip it. Want a creamier texture? Add more tahini. Once you have the base of this recipe, you can make it your own!

How to Store Homemade Hummus

Store your homemade hummus in a sealable container in the refrigerator. Homemade hummus will last up to one week in the fridge.

Can you Freeze Hummus?

Yes, you can freeze hummus for 3-4 months in a sealable freezer-safe container. The best way to defrost hummus is to place it in the fridge overnight to thaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.4g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9.9g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 22mg | Fiber: 5.9g | Sugar: 0.2g | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg

Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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