Hummus is a versatile and healthy addition to any meal. Try making it at home to discover the rich flavor and nutritional benefits of this delicious staple.
Ingredients to make hummus:
Chickpeas (for soaking):
- 1 ½ cups (approx. 250g) dried chickpeas;
- 10 drops of lemon juice.
Hummus:
- 2 ½ cups cooked chickpeas;
- ¾ cup (180ml) reserved chickpea cooking liquid;
- 3 tbsp (45g) tahini;
- ¼ cup (60ml) lemon juice;
- 1 large garlic clove;
- ½ tsp salt;
- Extra-virgin olive oil to taste;
- Sweet paprika to taste.
How to make hummus:
Preparing the chickpeas:
- Rinse the dried chickpeas well under running water;
- Place chickpeas in a bowl, cover with about 2 inches of water, and add the drops of lemon juice;
- Cover and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours);
- The next day, discard the soaking water;
- Transfer chickpeas to a pressure cooker, covering with about 2 inches of fresh water;
- Seal and cook over high heat;
- Once it reaches pressure, lower the heat and cook for 15 to 20 minutes;
- Allow the pressure to release naturally;
- Drain the chickpeas and reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
Making the hummus:
- Set aside a few whole chickpeas for garnish if desired;
- In a food processor or blender, combine the cooked chickpeas, reserved cooking liquid, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and salt;
- Blend, pause to scrape down the sides, and mix;
- Repeat until smooth and creamy.
Serving:
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and smooth the surface with a spoon;
- Top with the reserved chickpeas;
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika;
- Enjoy!
Tips:
For an extra flavor boost, try garnishing with cumin or fresh cilantro in addition to the paprika.
Did you know?
Hummus originated in the Middle East and is a staple in countries like Lebanon, Syria, Turkey, and Israel. It is highly nutritious, as chickpeas are a fantastic source of plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
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