Homemade Hummus is so creamy, so flavorful, and so healthy too! This is a delicious dip you can get away with eating every single day. Learn how to make hummus with the BEST hummus recipe ever. So easy and it tastes good with just about everything!

Homemade Hummus recipe: hummus on a bowl mixed with olive oil and pine nuts

Homemade Hummus

Homemade Hummus is easy to make, and it’s a great thing to keep stocked in the refrigerator for snacking. This simple recipe is the best hummus recipe, with plenty of options for flavor variation.

Hummus is one of my favorite things to snack on. It’s creamy, it’s simple, and it’s full of flavor! I could eat this stuff forever, so luckily it’s healthy too. This Homemade Hummus Recipe is just incredibly delicious!

This is the BEST Hummus recipe I’ve ever had, and I can’t stop making it (or eating it). It’s just chickpeas, salt, olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and a few other things for extra flavor. I consider this my base recipe, and it’s fun to get creative and add in different ingredients every time. It’s so good as is, but I like adding in peppers, pine nuts, sun-dried tomatoes, or whatever my heart desires!

Learn how to make hummus and get to snacking. Warning: you won’t be able to stop eating it!

Try out the Best Hummus Recipe and serve it with pita chips, vegetables, or crackers. It’s the perfect healthy snack and a fun party dip!

A swirl of hummus and olive oil, sprinkled with pine nuts and red pepper flakes

A bowl of homemade hummus next to colorful peppers and crackers

What to Eat With Hummus

This homemade hummus recipe goes with EVERYTHING. It’s almost surprising how versatile this dip is! My go-to when serving hummus as an appetizer or snack is crackers, naan, pita chips, wonton chips, pretzels, and raw vegetables. They’re really just a vehicle for the amazing taste of the hummus, so it all tastes good.

Hummus also makes a great spread on sandwiches, bagels, and tortillas. And believe it or not, apples taste amazing with hummus too. Like I said, so versatile!

Hummus Ingredients

One of my favorite things about hummus is the ability to make it however you want! There are so many creative possibilities and flavor combinations to try out. Use this homemade hummus recipe as a base, then add whatever ingredients you love.

Here are some fun hummus flavor ideas:

 

A bowl of hummus sprinkled with pine nuts

How long does hummus last?

Homemade hummus will generally keep for 1 week when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Can you freeze hummus?

If you want to make a BIG batch of hummus, but you’re not going to eat it all within 1 week, you can easily freeze hummus to save for later. Store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months. When ready to use the hummus, let it thaw in the refrigerator a day before use. I recommend freezing hummus in individual servings rather than one big tub. That makes it easier to grab what you need instead of thawing the whole thing every time.

Is hummus healthy?

Hummus is definitely one of the healthiest dip options, which is great to hear since it’s so delicious! It’s low-calorie, full of plant-based protein (chickpeas!), and it’s loaded with vitamins and nutrients. It’s also good for the heart and the digestive system, so it’s a really good thing to add into your diet.

Sticks of vegetables next to a bowl of hummus

You guys are going to LOVE this hummus recipe. Make up your own flavor combinations and let me know what you tried!

See the recipe card below for details on how to make hummus. Enjoy!

If you like this homemade hummus recipe, try these other delicious dip recipes too:

Recipe Card

Homemade Hummus

4.86 from 14 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Becky Hardin
Homemade Hummus is so creamy, so flavorful, and so healthy too! This is a delicious dip you can get away with eating every single day. Learn how to make hummus with the BEST hummus recipe ever. So easy and it tastes good with just about everything!
Homemade Hummus is so creamy, so flavorful, and so healthy too! This is a delicious dip you can get away with eating every single day. Learn how to make hummus with the BEST hummus recipe ever. So easy and it tastes good with just about everything!
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Ingredients 

  • 3 15 ounce cans chickpeas, drained
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3-4 cloves garlic unpeeled
  • 1 teaspoon flaked sea salt or kosher salt
  • 4-6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup Tahini Click for my FAVE
  • ¼-½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper red pepper flakes
  • Good olive oil
  • Toasted Pine Nuts optional
  • Chopped parsley optional
  • Smoked or sweet paprika optional
  • Serve with Pita Chips and Crudités

*See Notes for flavor variations.

Instructions 

  • Place the drained chickpeas in a large pot, cover with cold water by at least 2 inches. Add 2 teaspoons baking soda and stir well. Bring chickpeas to a boil over high heat, and skim off any scum that rises to the surface. Cover the pot and set heat to low. Simmer 30 minutes or until the chickpeas begin to fall apart and are a little mushy. Stir and skim off any chickpea skins floating on top of the water. Repeat this stir/skim step at least four times until most of the skins have been removed. Discard the skins.
  • While the chickpeas simmer, place the garlic cloves, salt and lemon juice in a food process and process until almost puréed. Transfer the mixture to a small mixing bowl for 10 minutes to give time for the garlic to mellow. After 10 minutes, firmly press the mixture, with a rubber
  • spatula, through a fine-mesh sieve over a small bowl to release as much liquid as possible. Pour the liquid back into the food processor bowl and discard the solids.
  • Add the tahini, cumin and red pepper flakes. Pulse 5 times to combine. With the motor running, add ¼ cup ice water, by the tablespoon, and process until smooth. (Note: The mixture may seize up at first, but keep adding water and processing; all will be fine.) Process the tahini mixture (adding extra ice water if needed) until it is smooth, pale and thick (but not too thick).
  • Add the cooked, drained chickpeas and process until ultra smooth and creamy. (If desired, add more ice water, by the tablespoon.) NOW…purée it even more until it is creamier, smoother, lighter and fluffy(ish).
  • Season to taste, if needed, with salt, lemon juice and cumin.
  • Transfer hummus to a shallow serving dish and drizzle with good quality olive oil. Garnish with olive oil, toasted pine nuts, paprika, finely chopped fresh parsley and whole chickpeas (if desired).
  • Serve with pita chips, tortilla chips, crudités and/or your favorite crackers.
  • Enjoy!

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Becky's Tips

Special equipment:
  • Food processor or a heavy-duty blender
  • Skimming utensil
  • Fine mesh sieve
Note: Homemade hummus will keep refrigerated in an airtight container up to one week.
Note: Here are several variations of homemade hummus. Possibilities are limited only to your imagination:
  • Roasted Red Pepper
  • Mediterranean Roasted Garlic
  • Chipotle Pepper
  • “Everything” seasoning
  • Sun-dried tomatoes
  • Fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, sage, Herbs de Provence)
  • Toasted Pine Nuts Olives: black or green
  • Chopped Figs
  • Chopped Artichoke/Spinach
  • Crispy shallots
  • Dried onion rings
  • Caramelized onions
  • Black Beans
  • Sundried Tomato
  • Cilantro
  • Jalapeno
  • Hot Bacon
Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 11gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1015mgPotassium: 333mgFiber: 7gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 4.3mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 2.9mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Sage
Sage
February 11, 2021 9:11 pm

Super recipe!! I also LOVE hummus and this is now my favorite recipe. Thank You for sharing it with us and I will be back regularly to try more recipes and enjoy your site! Have a Great Day. :)5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
February 12, 2021 2:56 pm
Reply to  Sage

Thank you for stopping by!

Kristen King
Kristen King
March 26, 2020 7:12 pm

Curious as to what your favorite tahini is…. the link doesn’t work unfortunately5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
June 5, 2020 9:20 am
Reply to  Kristen King

https://amzn.to/3eQSQJj
This one is my favorite!

kristen
kristen
March 26, 2020 4:44 pm

Hi there! I tried to “CLick for your FAV” tahini and it didnt work… what is your favorite tahini paste?

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
June 5, 2020 9:20 am
Reply to  kristen

https://amzn.to/3eQSQJj
This one is my favorite!

Joe
Joe
February 22, 2020 7:52 pm

Your link is broken for favorite tahina.

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
June 5, 2020 9:25 am
Reply to  Joe

https://amzn.to/3eQSQJj
This one is my favorite!

Kim Alwan
Kim Alwan
December 15, 2019 6:39 pm

You forgot to mention that hummus is Arabic for chickpeas.Thank you

Maris
Maris
September 29, 2019 1:06 pm

Thank you for giving us those special prep. details that take an ordinary dish to the next level. Also thank you for the list of variations. I like to make what I call “loaded hummus.” Essentially, it is a layer of hummus, topped with all kinds of Mediterranean flavors, including diced tomato, feta, Kalamata olives, green olives, green onions or thinly sliced red onion, parsley, roasted garlic, strips of roasted peppers, and fresh herbs from my garden sprinkled on top before a final flourish of good olive oil. Yum!. This is my first visit to your site. Very inspirational. Love the photos, too!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
October 1, 2019 2:03 pm
Reply to  Maris

Thanks, Maris!

Terry H
Terry H
December 30, 2018 7:56 am

Love this recipe, but I would like to know the brand of food processor you are using, it is time to replace mine, thank you.5 stars