Easy Homestyle Hummus

How to make hummus the traditional way. No fuss. No extra flavors added. Just a plain, classic homemade hummus recipe. And a couple of tricks will ensure you achieve the best hummus ever–thick, smooth, rich, and ultra creamy.

An easy to make and great tasting dip for your next get together. The main ingredient in hummus is chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans, it is the star ingredient in hummus. Canned or dry chickpeas? If you’re wondering how to make hummus from scratch–the best, extra creamy, authentic stuff–you’ll want to cook your own chickpeas from scratch (you’ll give them a good soak overnight + boil in water until well-done.

What is hummus?

Most everyone knows hummus. It’s the quintessential Middle Eastern dip made by blending chickpeas with tahini, garlic, and citrus. It is creamy, satisfying and packed with plant-based protein.

How to make this Easy Homestyle Hummus

Ingredients:

• 2 (15 oz) cans Garbanzo beans, rinsed & drained
• 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)
• 4 cloves garlic
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 4 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ cup water- add as needed
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Place the drained garbanzo beans, tahini, garlic, lemon juice and oil in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Chop or blend until smooth, adding enough water to obtain a creamy dip.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Transfer to a serving bowl.
4. It can be served immediately, but it will be tastier if refrigerated overnight.
5. Take out of the refrigerator 1 hour before serving.
6. Serve with pita bread.

What is hummus traditionally eaten with?

People of the Mediterranean, eat hummus with pita bread. And if we’re doing a more modern thing, then maybe pita chips. But there are many ways to serve and enjoy this tasty dip:

• As part of mezze alongside other small plates like baba ganoush, tabouli, roasted cauliflower, or pearl couscous salad.
• As a side next to things like kofta kabobs, chicken kabobs or Greek souvlaki, lamb chops, salmon kabobs or even a fun shrimp skillet.
• For breakfast? Sure! Hummus makes the best savory breakfast toasts or these satisfying breakfast bowls.

For another option check out our recipe for Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus.