The BEST 10 Minute Quick Creamy Homemade Hummus
Hummus is a spread made from chickpeas blended with tahini that is immensely popular throughout the Middle East.
Equipment
- High-powered blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 2 15 ounce cans of chickpeas
- ⅔ cup tahini
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 4 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (more can be added to taste)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp cumin
- ¾ tbsp Kosher salt (more can be added to taste)
Instructions
- In a high-powered blender or food processor add 1 can of chickpeas, liquid and all, plus 1 can drained chickpeas, but be sure to reserve the liquid in case it's needed.
- Next, add the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic cloves, cumin and koshersalt.
- Blend ingredients on high for 5 minutes, until perfectly smooth. See note below.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
I sometimes make this in two batches so that I do not overcrowd the blender and ensure that the blender does not get stuck when trying to blend the ingredients.