Easy Lebanese Hummus

Name: Easy Lebanese Hummus
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 15 oz canned chickpeas (drained and washed); ¼ cup tahini; ⅓ cup lemon juice; ¾ tsp salt; 2-3 cloves garlic (minced); 3 whole ice cubes; 1 tbsp olive oil (for topping); 1 tbsp toasted pine nuts (for ganishing (optional)); dash of paprika (for garnishing (optional)); fresh chopped parsley (for ganishing (optional))

This traditional homemade Lebanese Hummus is one of my favorite dip recipe! It’s so easy to make and ready to serve in less than 10 minutes. Quick to make in a food processor or blender, this creamy dip is a great appetizer to serve to a crowd. Ditch the store bought dip and try this authentic hummus recipe!

lebanese hummus in a plate, topped with olive oil, paprika, pine nuts

Hummus is one of my go to recipes when we are entertaining. It so easy to whip up a batch and serve it with pita chips, crudités and breadsticks. It’s an effortless to serve to a crowd!

If you love hummus, be sure to check out my Baba Ghanouj Recipe.

Why you’ll love this Easy Hummus Recipe

Quick and easy: It takes no time at all to make a batch of this homemade dip. Just a few fresh and simple ingredients blended together and it’s ready to serve!
Healthy: This dip is vegan as well as being low carb and low fat. It’s made with no added sugar and chickpeas are a great source of protein, fiber and lots of vitamins and minerals.
Delicious and fresh: I find that store bought dips can often be bland, not to mention they contain a lot of preservatives to keep them stable. Homemade hummus is made with fresh and vibrant ingredients, and is far from boring!
Adaptable: This is a great base for any kind of flavored hummus. Try adding in roasted red peppers or avocado!

Homemade Hummus Ingredients

Cooked chickpeas: the easiest and fastest way to make homemade hummus is to use canned chickpeas. If you have time, you can feel the chickpeas for an extra creamy hummus consistency.
Tahini: a hummus recipe is never complete without a good amount quality tahini paste. This gives a rich and creamy consistency to the hummus.
Extra-virgin olive oil: you will need a couple tablespoons of olive oil to drizzle on top of the dip.
Fresh lemon juice: Use fresh squeezed lemon juice for this recipe.
Garlic: use fresh garlic cloves only for the best flavor.
Salt: to taste
Water or Ice cubes: may be added if you need to loosen up the consistency of the hummus.

How to Make Hummus at Home

Wash and drain the chickpeas well and add to a blender or food processor. If you have time, you can peel the chickpeas.
Add in the other hummus ingredients; the tahini, salt, garlic and ice cubes.

Blend the ingredients together until it is smooth, this will take about a minute.

Place the blended hummus on a plate and smooth it using the back of spoon.

Drizzle over the olive oil and other toppings to serve.

Tips to make the Best Homemade Hummus Recipe

Remove the skin from the chickpeas before blending them. This will help to obtain a super smooth texture. It will still be good if you leave them unpeeled if you are short on time.
Use good quality tahini. Not all tahini is created the same! Use tahini that only has one ingredient, mechanically hulled sesame seeds.
The longer you blend the hummus, the smoother and creamier it will get. Blend it for at least one minute in a high powdered blender, you can’t over blend it!
Don’t forget the ice cubes! The ice cubes help to achieve wonderfully smooth and creamy texture.
Use fresh lemon juice. Fresh lemon juice is so much zingier than bottled juice and makes a real difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make hummus ahead of time?

Yes, once you have made it, transfer it to a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap, or place in an airtight container. I often make a big batch to enjoy for the week. I tend not to add the toppings until I am ready to serve so that they are perfectly fresh and tasty.

Can hummus be frozen?

Hummus freezes really well, in fact you will often find a container of it in my freezer! Freeze it in an airtight container and it will keep for up to 3 months. It will expand, so don’t fill it all the way to the top. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before topping and serving.

What to serve with hummus?

I love to serve this as a simple dip, along with some veggies, but you can also use it on sandwiches and wraps, burgers and salads. Also try it with my Homemade Garlic Bread, Oven Roasted Spatchcock Chicken, or No Knead Artisan Bread

What is traditional hummus made of?

This Middle Eastern dip is typically made by blending chickpeas with tahini paste, fresh garlic, and lemon juice.

Is hummus healthy?

Hummus is a great source of fiber and protein, which is typically healthy and may promote weight loss. Hummus is good to include in your daily diet in moderation.

What is tahini made of?

Tahini is made of three ingredients: hulled sesame seeds, oil and sometimes salt.

More Easy Lebanese Recipes

I hope you enjoy all the recipes I share with you including this delicious and simple Lebanese Hummus recipe. I hope you try it, enjoy it, and share it with your friends and family!

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