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Homemade Hummus

Simple, healthy, and super satisfying.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients

Hummus

  • 1 can chickpeas (reserve the liquid in the can)
  • 2-4 cloves garlic grated, depending on your taste
  • ½ cup tahini
  • 1 tablespoon white miso paste or ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • extra virgin oil for drizzling

Toppings

  • 1 handful of iceberg lettuce leaves
  • citrus fruits, for example, mandarins or oranges
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 handful arugula, watercress, or spinach
  • fresh basil or mint
  • crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Nigella seeds

Instructions

  • Make the hummus. To the bowl of a food processor, add the garlic, lemon juice, and chickpeas, pulse until finely ground.
  • Add 2-3 tablespoons of the reserved liquid from the can of chickpeas, the tahini, and miso.
  • Pulse until smooth, 3-5 minutes. With the machine running, stream in 1 tablespoon chickpea liquid a time until the hummus has reached a creamy consistency. Taste and adjust salt and lemon as desired.
  • Taste and adjust salt and lemon as desired.
  • In a medium bowl, toss together the iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, arugula, and mandarin slices. Add a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toss well to combine.
  • Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl and serve drizzled with olive oil and topped with the fresh veggies.
  • Add a handful of fresh greens and herbs and then sprinkle the hummus with, feta, Nigella seeds, and flaky sea salt. Serve with pita chips and veggies for dipping. EAT!