Description
A creamy, flavorful, and versatile hummus recipe made with chickpeas, natural tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). This easy-to-make dip offers a perfect balance of tangy, nutty, and savory notes, packed with plant-based protein and fiber. Ideal for snacks, appetizers, and vibrant party dishes, with customizable variations and simple storage tips.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, rinsed and drained)
- ¼ cup tahini (natural)
- 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2–4 tbsp water or chilled grape juice
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent (optional, for extra creaminess)
Optional Variations
- ½ cup roasted red peppers, blended (for Roasted Red Pepper hummus)
- 1 sliced jalapeño and pinch of cayenne (for Spicy Jalapeño hummus)
- ½ ripe avocado, mashed (for Avocado Infusion)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, cilantro, or dill, chopped (for Garlic and Herb hummus)
- ½ cup cooked beetroot, pureed (for Beetroot Bliss hummus)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chickpeas: If using canned chickpeas, rinse and drain them well to remove excess salt and liquid, ensuring a smooth and creamy hummus texture.
- Blend the Tahini and Lemon Juice: In a food processor, whisk the tahini (natural) and fresh lemon juice together for 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy, creating the signature creamy base.
- Add Garlic and Seasonings: Add minced garlic, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, and black pepper. Blend briefly to evenly combine the flavors.
- Incorporate the Chickpeas: Slowly add the chickpeas into the processor, blending until smooth. Add water or chilled grape juice a tablespoon at a time to reach your desired consistency.
- Adjust Texture and Serve: For extra creaminess, mix in a small amount of natural gelling agent and blend until fully integrated. Transfer to a serving bowl.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice to brighten flavors.
- Peel chickpeas for an ultra-smooth texture by removing skins before blending.
- Slowly add water or grape juice to control consistency and avoid too runny hummus.
- Refrigerate hummus for at least one hour before serving to let flavors meld.
- Choose quality tahini (natural) for deeper sesame flavor.
- Leftovers keep fresh up to 5 days covered with olive oil in the fridge.
- Freeze hummus for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in fridge before use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (about 60g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hummus, chickpeas, tahini, healthy dip, vegan appetizer, gluten free snack, creamy dip, plant-based protein
