Hummus
Silky chickpea puree whipped with tahini, lemon, and garlic.
Ingredients
- 2 tin Chickpeas
- 120 ml Tahini
- 2 Lemon
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 3 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Ground cumin (optional)
Method
- Tip the chickpeas into a pot, cover with water, and simmer until very soft, about 10 minutes.
- While the chickpeas simmer, prep the mise: halve and juice the lemons, peel and finely mince (or smash to a paste) the garlic, and measure out the tahini, cumin, and salt.
- Drain the chickpeas and rinse under cold water until cool enough to handle, then pinch each one to slip off its skin for the silkiest texture.
- Blend the warm chickpeas with the lemon juice, garlic, tahini, cumin, and salt until whipped and smooth, loosening with ice water 1 tablespoon at a time (about 3 to 4 tbsp) until silky and pale.
- Spread on a plate, pool with olive oil, and serve.
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About Hummus
Hummus is the classic Levantine chickpea dip, a cornerstone of Middle Eastern mezze tables from Lebanon and Syria to Palestine and beyond. At its heart it is nothing more than cooked chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon, and garlic, yet the balance of those few elements is what separates a flat purée from something genuinely craveable. The tahini brings nutty richness and body, the lemon cuts through with brightness, and a whisper of cumin grounds it all in earthy warmth.
The texture is where this version earns its keep: the chickpeas are simmered until very soft, then each one is pinched free of its papery skin so the finished dip blends to a truly silky, whipped consistency. Blending the chickpeas while still warm and loosening with ice water a spoonful at a time produces the fluffy lightness you find in the best hummus shops. Serve it in a wide bowl with a well of olive oil, alongside warm pita or crudités, as part of a spread or simply as something to keep in the fridge for scooping.
Hummus: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Hummus?
A serving has about 325 calories — 10.9g protein, 27.6g carbs, 20.6g fat, 8.2g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Hummus gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Hummus has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Hummus?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out ground cumin — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Hummus make?
This recipe makes 6 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.