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Perfect 5-Minute Homemade Hummus

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This creamy chickpea dip blends tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil for a smooth, protein-rich snack. With just a few simple ingredients and a quick blend, it’s ready in five minutes. Garnish with smoked paprika or fresh parsley for added flavor. Perfect as a spread, dip, or snack, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and made entirely from pantry staples, making it healthy and convenient.

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Updated on Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:50:00 GMT
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A creamy, flavorful chickpea dip thats rich in protein and perfect for snacking, spreading, or dipping. Quick, healthy, and made entirely from pantry staples!

Perfect for snacking or as a spread in sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz / 400 g) chickpeas: drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice: about 1 large lemon
  • 1/4 cup (60 g) tahini:
  • 1 small garlic clove: minced
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil:
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin:
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt:
  • 2 3 tablespoons (30 45 ml) cold water:
  • Pinch of smoked paprika or sumac: optional garnish
  • Drizzle of olive oil: optional garnish
  • Fresh parsley: chopped optional garnish

Instructions

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Step 1:
Add the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt to a food processor.
Step 2:
Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Step 3:
With the processor running, add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until the hummus is creamy and reaches your desired consistency.
Step 4:
Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice if needed.
Step 5:
Spoon into a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika or sumac and fresh parsley, if desired.
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Required Tools

Food processor or high-powered blender Measuring cups and spoons Spatula

Allergen Information

Contains sesame naturally gluten-free and dairy-free Always check labels on canned chickpeas and tahini for potential allergens or cross-contamination

Nutritional Information

Calories 120 Total Fat 7 g Carbohydrates 12 g Protein 4 g per serving

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This hummus is versatile and perfect for any occasion

Perfect 5-Minute Homemade Hummus

Creamy chickpea dip with tahini, lemon, and garlic, ready in just 5 minutes using pantry staples.

Prep Time
5 minutes
0
Overall Time
5 minutes
Recipe by Gabriel Sanders


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine Middle Eastern

Makes 6 Portions

Special Diets Plant-Based, No Dairy, Gluten-Free

What You'll Need

Base

01 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
03 1/4 cup tahini
04 1 small garlic clove, minced
05 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
06 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
07 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 2 to 3 tablespoons cold water

Garnish (optional)

01 Pinch of smoked paprika or sumac
02 Drizzle of olive oil
03 Fresh parsley, chopped

How to Make It

Step 01

Combine ingredients: Add chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, olive oil, cumin, and salt to a food processor.

Step 02

Puree mixture: Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.

Step 03

Adjust consistency: With processor running, add cold water one tablespoon at a time until reaching a creamy texture.

Step 04

Season to taste: Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice as preferred.

Step 05

Serve and garnish: Transfer to serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika or sumac and fresh parsley if desired.

Tools You’ll Need

  • Food processor or high-powered blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Allergy Notes

Review each item for possible allergens and check with your doctor if needed.
  • Contains sesame (tahini). Check labels for potential allergens or cross-contamination.

Nutrition Info (per portion)

Nutritional details are estimates only and shouldn’t replace guidance from medical professionals.
  • Energy: 120
  • Fats: 7 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Proteins: 4 g