Lemon Garlic Hummus Recipe
Bright, creamy, and garlicky, Lemon Garlic Hummus blends zesty citrus with smooth tahini for a dip that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy with veggies or pita.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 105kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup lemon juice fresh (1 large lemon)
- 1/4 cup tahini store bought or homemade*
- 2-3 tablespoon of olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic**
- 3/4 tsp kosher sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- pinch paprika
- pinch cayenne pepper
- pinch black pepper
- 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- In the bowl of a food processor, combine the lemon juice and tahini. Turn it on and process for about 1 minute, or until the mixture becomes light and creamy. Add the olive oil, garlic, salt, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Continue to process for about 30 seconds, scrape down the sides, and then process for 30 seconds more.
- Add the garbanzo beans and process for 1–2 minutes. The mixture will become thick. Scrape down the sides, add the wa
Notes
*To make homemade tahini, toast 1/2 cup of sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Once fragrant and lightly browned, remove from the heat and transfer to a food processor. Blend into a thick paste, then add 1 tablespoon of oil (I used grapeseed, but canola or vegetable oil works too) and continue processing. Add up to 1 more tablespoon of oil if needed. The goal is a smooth, pourable texture that isn’t too runny.
**I used raw garlic, but roasted cloves bring a deeper flavor too!
STORE leftover Lemon and Garlic Hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If it thickens, give it a stir and drizzle with a little fresh olive oil before eating.
You can also FREEZE it for up to 2 months—place it in a freezer-safe container and leave room for expansion. Thaw in the fridge overnight and blend again if the texture needs smoothing. Hummus is best enjoyed cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Serving: 6serving | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
