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classic hummus

Classic Homemade Hummus

Classic homemade hummus made with one can of garbanzo beans, tahini, fresh lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cold water, and olive oil blended in a food processor until perfectly smooth and creamy. Ready in five minutes, keeps in the fridge for a week, and tastes so much better than anything from a store bought container. The meal prep staple that makes getting in your vegetables feel completely effortless all week long.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can garbanzo beans rinsed and drained
  • ⅓ cup tahini
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 Tbs cold water
  • 3 Tbs olive oil more to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and drain your garbanzo beans and add to the bowl of a food processor.
  • Add tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt, cumin and water and process on low for 30 seconds and then high until smooth.
  • With the food processor on low, slowly pour in the olive oil until smooth and creamy.
  • Taste and adjust to your liking.
  • Store hummus in an air tight container for up to 1 week and enjoy with fresh cut veggies, crackers or pita bread!
Keyword appetizers, easy snack, healthy snacks