Printable Homemade Lemon Hummus Recipe Card
Making this hummus really is easy! Be sure to print or save this recipe card for easy reference when making this recipe or shopping for ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. tahini
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 15 oz. chickpeas or garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed 1 15-ounce can is preferable.
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- Dash cumin optional
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, blend together the tahini and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add the drained canned chickpeas, olive oil, minced garlic, lemon zest, and sea salt. Blend until it reaches the consistency you like in hummus.
- If the hummus seems too thick or the food processor struggles to blend it, gradually add a spoonful of cold water or olive oil until the hummus blends smoothly and reaches the right consistency.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Sprinkle cumin on top, if desired.
- Serve with crackers, pita wedges, or raw veggies.