Mediterranean Hummus
Homemade hummus is so good and so easy, you will soon forget you can even buy it at the store! This classic Mediterranean hummus is creamy, flavorful, and the perfect snack for your family.
Dips are such a great addition to snacks and meals. Not only are they a great way to add in additional nutrition, but they also help to elevate a plate’s flavors, textures, and colors.
They are a simple and easy way to take your meal from good to great! And, kids love them!
How to make homemade hummus
This recipe is simple to make! For the full set of directions, please scroll down to the recipe card below. This is just a general overview on how to make it to help you plan.
Prepare the chickpeas.
This step helps hummus be extra smooth and creamy, so don’t skip it!
- Drain the chickpeas and rinse in water.
- Place the chickpeas in a medium sized saucepan and cover with fresh water.
- Place on the stovetop, bring to a simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add in the baking soda and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
- Place the chickpeas in a strainer and rinse under cold water. No need to peel the chickpeas!
Make the hummus.
- Place the lemon juice, garlic, and salt in the food processor and blend until it is almost. Allow the mixture to sit for about 5 minutes to let the garlic mellow in the lemon juice.
- Add the tahini sauce to the food processor and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides if needed and continue blending to make it all the same texture.
- Add in the cooked chickpeas and 2 ice cubes, and blend until the mixture is super smooth.
- Transfer to a storage container and place in the fridge for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend together well.
Storage Information
This hummus stores really well! Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
How to serve hummus
This hummus is so good in so many different ways. Here are some serving suggestions
- Enjoy it with homemade sourdough pita bread and fresh veggies as a quick snack.
- Add it to your sandwich or wrap, like chicken shawarma or beef kofta
Hummus recipe variations
This recipe is the perfect basic hummus recipe, and it’s easy to change things up to make different flavored variations. Try one of these combinations:
- Spices. Add in ½ teaspoon of ground cumin and/or ground coriander
- Roasted Red Peppers. Add in 1 roasted red pepper and ½ teaspoon of smoked paprika
- Toasted Pine Nuts. Top with toasted pine nuts after blending.
- Roasted Garlic. Add in 1 or 2 cloves of roasted garlic to your blender.
- Sun-dried Tomatoes. Add in ¾ cup of oil packed sun dried tomatoes to the blender.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to peel the chickpeas?
Not for this recipe! Because we cooked the chickpeas until very soft and gave them a baking soda bath, the skins break down and blend up nicely.
Serve this mediterranean hummus with:
- homemade sourdough pita
- fresh veggies like carrots and sweet peppers
- beef kofta
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Homemade Mediterranean Hummus Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 ice cubes
- ⅓ cup tahini
- juice of 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prepare the chickpeas.
- Drain the chickpeas and rinse in water.
- Place the chickpeas in a medium sized saucepan and cover with fresh water.
- Place on the stovetop, bring to a simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add in the baking soda and allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
- Place the chickpeas in a strainer and rinse under cold water. No need to peel the chickpeas!
Make the hummus.
- Place the lemon juice, garlic, and salt in the food processor and blend until it is almost.
- Allow the mixture to sit for about 5 minutes to let the garlic mellow in the lemon juice.
- Add the tahini sauce to the food processor and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides if needed and continue blending to make it all the same texture.
- Add in the cooked chickpeas and 2 ice cubes, and blend until the mixture is super smooth.
- Transfer to a storage container and place in the fridge for 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend together well.
This hummus is super delicious and easy to make! Everyone loved it, thanks for sharing!
Your recipe is so good! I made it for my family last week and they are already asking for more.