Published: 01/31/2022 | Updated: 04/03/2024
Homemade lemon zest hummus is a delicious snack or appetizer. It’s also a delicious way to get some extra nutrients into your body.
Homemade lemon hummus is a simple recipe that requires only three simple ingredients. The key to making homemade lemon hummus is using fresh lemons. If you don’t have access to fresh lemons, you can substitute bottled lemon juice.
One of my sons loves delicious hummus. He eats it by the container full. While classic-style hummus is healthy and there are far worse things a teen boy could be snacking on, the store-bought variety can be expensive. What’s a mama to do?! I don’t want to discourage him from choosing healthy snacks, so the easy solution is to make my own favorite hummus. This lemon hummus has a nice, fresh zip to it. And it has been given Elijah approval!
Now he can eat perfect hummus to his heart’s content and I can save big on the grocery bills!
Homemade Lemon Zest Hummus:
- 2 Tbsp. tahini*
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 15 oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- optional: more olive oil, cumin
In a high-powered blender or food processor, blend together the tahini and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
Add in the drained can of chickpeas, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and sea salt. Blend until it reaches the consistency you like in smoother hummus.
If you want to, sprinkle a bit of cumin on top and drizzle more olive oil. Serve favorite recipe with the lemon hummus with crackers, pita chips, or raw veggies.
*Note: Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds. If you don’t like the tahini recipe, simply leave it out and add a bit more olive oil. The hummus won’t be quite as creamy, but it will still taste great!
This recipe is vegetarian, low carb, and gluten-free.
Homemade Lemon Hummus
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. tahini*
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 15 oz. can chickpeas garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- optional: more olive oil cumin
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, blend together the tahini and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add in the drained can of chickpeas, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and sea salt. Blend until it reaches the consistency you like in hummus.
- Serve with crackers, pita wedges, or raw veggies.
In conclusion, homemade lemon hummus recipes are easy to make and can be served as appetizers or even with pita bread. This homemade hummus recipe is a quick and easy appetizer recipe for hummus lover that can be whipped up at the beginning of your party. Use it as a dip with vegetables, pita chips, or pretzels. It is also a great starter to any Mediterranean-themed feast.
Check out these other Middle Eastern cuisine inspired appetizers:
Mediterranean Spread
Mediterranean Pinwheels
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