Best 6 Easy Classic Hummus Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Craving a delectable, creamy, and flavorful dip that perfectly complements your favorite pita bread, veggies, or crackers? Look no further! Our comprehensive guide will take you on a culinary journey to discover the secrets of preparing an easy and classic hummus recipe, as popularized by the renowned Tasty platform. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this timeless Middle Eastern delight that seamlessly blends chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and a symphony of aromatic spices. Join us as we embark on a step-by-step exploration of this beloved recipe, ensuring that your homemade hummus turns out irresistibly smooth, rich, and bursting with authentic flavors.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC HUMMUS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chickpeas, garlic, tahini sauce, lemon juice, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, water, fresh parsley

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Snacks

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

14 oz chickpeas, 1 can
2 cloves garlic
¼ cup tahini sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons water
fresh parsley, chopped, to serve

Steps:

  • Add chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and seasonings to the bowl of a 2-quart food processor. Blend until smooth.
  • While blending, slowly add in the olive oil and water until hummus is creamy and smooth.
  • Garnish with additional red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 556 calories, Carbohydrate 59 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 9 grams

EASY HUMMUS RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE HUMMUS



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How to make hummus the traditional way. No fuss. No extra flavors added. Just a plain, classic homemade hummus recipe. And a couple of tricks will ensure you achieve the best hummus ever--thick, smooth, rich, and ultra creamy. Be sure to see the video tutorial as well.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cooked chickpeas, peeled (from 1 to 1 1/4 cup dry chickpeas or from quality canned chickpeas. See recipe notes for more instructions on cooking and peeling chickpeas)
1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
3 to 4 ice cubes
1/3 cup (79 grams) tahini paste
½ tsp kosher salt
Juice of 1 lemon
Hot water (if needed)
Early Harvest Greek extra virgin olive oil
Sumac

Steps:

  • Add chickpeas and minced garlic to the bowl of a food processor. Puree until a smooth, powder-like mixture forms.
  • While processor is running, add ice cubes, tahini, salt, and lemon juice. Blend for about 4 minutes or so. Check, and if the consistency is too thick still, run processor and slowly add a little hot water. Blend until you reach desired silky smooth consistency.
  • Spread in a serving bowl and add a generous drizzle of Early Harvest EVOO. Add a few chickpeas to the middle, if you like. Sprinkle sumac on top. Enjoy with warm pita wedges and your favorite veggies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Sugar 3.1 g, Sodium 153.2 mg, Fat 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 7.2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

CLASSIC HUMMUS



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained, liquid reserved
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup tahini
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Smoked paprika, for serving, optional
Vegetable crudite and pita chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, cumin and garlic into a food processor and pulse until smooth. With the motor running, slowly pour in the oil in a steady stream. Add the salt and puree until very smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add some of the reserved chickpea liquid, 2 tablespoons at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
  • To serve, transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle some olive oil over the top. Garnish with a sprinkling of smoked paprika if using, and serve with vegetables and pita chips for dipping.
  • Store leftover hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

SUPER EASY HUMMUS



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Super easy hummus that only takes minutes. Great with veggies or pita chips. Really it's great with ANYTHING!

Provided by Chelsey

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Hummus Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained, liquid reserved
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
2 drops sesame oil, or to taste

Steps:

  • Blend garbanzo beans, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, salt, and sesame oil in a food processor; stream reserved bean liquid into the mixture as it blends until desired consistency is achieved.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 500.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CLASSIC HUMMUS



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We love hummus, and this version is really amazing. If you have a pressure cooker, this is an easy, tasty reason to pull it out! We pair hummus with fresh veggies for a meal or snack. -Monica and David Eichler, Lawrence, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup dried garbanzo beans or chickpeas
1 medium onion, quartered
1 bay leaf
4 cups water
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup tahini
4 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
Assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse the beans, discarding liquid. Transfer to a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; add onion, bay leaf and water., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 12 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. Drain mixture, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Discard onion and bay leaf., Place the beans, parsley, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Add enough reserved cooking liquid to achieve desired consistency., Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CLASSIC HUMMUS RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Classic Hummus Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: garbanzo beans, salt, ground cumin, garlic, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, water

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Snacks

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 oz garbanzo beans, 1 can, drained and rinsed
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
¼ teaspoon sesame oil
¼ cup water

Steps:

  • Pour the rinsed chickpeas onto half the area of a kitchen towel. Fold the other half of the towel on top of the beans, and rub them so that the skins start to come off.
  • Place all of the peeled beans in the bowl of a food processor, along with the salt, cumin, and garlic. Turn the processor on to break up the mixture.
  • With the food processor running, pour in the lemon juice, olive oil, sesame oil, and water, and let the processor run until the mixture is smooth.
  • Serve with your choice of dipping chips or veggies.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 137 calories, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Use dried chickpeas for the most flavorful hummus. Soaking and cooking them yourself will give you a much better result than using canned chickpeas.
  • Be patient when blending the hummus. It takes a few minutes to get it smooth and creamy. Don't be afraid to add a little more liquid if necessary.
  • Season the hummus to taste. You can add more lemon juice, garlic, or salt to taste. You can also add other spices, such as cumin or paprika, if you like.
  • Serve the hummus with your favorite dippers. Pita bread, crackers, and vegetables are all great options.
  • Hummus can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Hummus is a delicious and versatile dip that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's a great appetizer, snack, or side dish. It's also a good source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. So next time you're looking for a healthy and tasty snack, try making a batch of hummus. You won't be disappointed!

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