How To Make Hummus
Oh, you have to try making your own hummus! It’s so quick and easy that I promise you’ll never buy the store-bought stuff again. You only need six simple ingredients, and within minutes, you’ve got a healthy, totally vegan snack ready to go!
Once you’ve got the basic recipe down, you can start playing around with flavours - there are endless ways to mix it up. And honestly, homemade hummus tastes way better than anything you’ll find in the shop, plus it’s super cheap to make.
There are so many ways to use it too - dollop it on your salad, spread it on sandwiches, or just go classic with some crunchy veg for dipping. Once you start making your own, you won’t go back to store-bought hummus again!
HOMEMADE HUMMUS INGREDIENTS
- Canned chickpeas (you can pick these up in the supermarket for as cheap as 35p a can)
- Tahini - tahini is widely available in supermarkets it's a sesame seed paste and adds a delicious taste to your hummus
- Garlic - peeled and chopped
- Fresh lemon juice
- Sea salt
- Olive oil
HOW TO MAKE HUMMUS
It's so easy to make your own hummus from scratch - you will need a food processor or hand held blender though to do the work for you.
- Peel and chop the garlic
- Half the lemon and squeeze the juice.
- Then just add all the ingredients to the food processor and blitz until you have a smooth texture - if the hummus looks a little thick or dry then loosen the mixture with a little cold water rather than add extra olive oil.
- Once blitzed to a smooth paste tip into a serving bowl and if you like you can drizzle over some olive oil and just a little pinch of smoked paprika so it looks nice.
WHAT TO DIP IN HUMMUS - 10 WAYS TO EAT HUMMUS
- Dip with Breadsticks or Crackers – Classic, right? Super simple but always a winner when you just need a quick snack.
- Veggie Dip Pots – This one’s fun! Pop some hummus in the bottom of a jar, add cucumber, pepper, and carrot sticks, and boom—an instant snack pot ready for munching.
- Stuffed Pitta – Fill a warm pita bread with hummus, grilled veggies or lamb patties, and a big handful of salad. So easy, so tasty!
- Flatbreads with Leftover Roast Lamb – One of my absolute faves! Warm up some flatbread, slather on the hummus, and top it with leftover roast lamb—total comfort food.
- Lamb Burgers with Halloumi – Spread hummus on a lamb burger, top it with halloumi and a spoonful of chilli jam. Trust me, it’s a game-changer!
- Hummus & Crackers Snack Box – For a quick snack on the go, put together a little snack box with hummus and some crackers. Easy and portable!
- Spicy Oven Fries & Hummus – Make a tray of spicy oven fries, and have a big pot of hummus on the side for dipping—perfect for when you’re craving something a bit different.
- Mediterranean Mezze Platter – Add a bowl of hummus to your mezze platter with olives, flatbreads, grilled veg, and feta—it brings all the flavours together.
- Fried Halloumi or Falafel – Serve your hummus alongside fried halloumi or falafel for that delicious Mediterranean vibe.
- Toast Topping – Spread hummus on toast and top with rocket leaves for a simple, fresh bite. So good for a light lunch!
CAN YOU MAKE HUMMUS WITHOUT TAHINI?
Of course you can - just switch the tahini for smooth peanut or almond nut butter, it'll taste just as good.
HOW LONG DOES HUMMUS KEEP IN THE FRIDGE?
Our homemade hummus should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container and used within 48 hours of making... which won't be hard because it's delicious!
CAN I MAKE HUMMUS WITHOUT CHICKPEAS?
Well.. traditionally hummus is made with chickpeas but you can make a similar style dip using canned kidney beans or butterbeans.
HUMMUS TOPPERS
When I'm serving hummus I using tip it into small serving dishes with a pile of pita chips, and I like to sprinkle some hummus toppers over the surface. So first up, I smooth over the surface, then often drizzle on some extra-virgin olive oil, then sprinkle on something for a little extra flavour.
I often use toasted sesame seeds, finely chopped roasted garlic (this makes a delicious garlic hummus) and sprinkling of fresh parsley, or a pinch of sumac, a teaspoon ground cumin, za'atar or smoked paprika. Sometimes I save some of the garbanzo beans (chickpeas) and sprinkle them on top with an extra drizzle of olive oil.
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FLAVOURED HUMMUS RECIPES TO TRY!
You can add a little extra flavor to your homemade hummus, we've loads of tasty variations using extra spices or ingredients that you can blend into your hummus to flavour things up differently!
- Carrot Hummus - a super tasty hummus made with roast spiced carrots - delicious served as part of tapas.
- Beetroot Hummus - this vibrant, super tasty hummus recipe has a twist of sweet chilli and is oh so delicious served on grazing boards or summer picnic platters.
- Sun Dried Tomato Hummus - delicious sweet tasting hummus that's perfect spread on toasted ciabatta with salad.
- Red Pepper Hummus - a tasty hummus flavoured with sweet chargrilled peppers.
- Pumpkin Hummus - a delicious, sweet and creamy hummus recipe made with roasted pumpkin. You could swap the pumpkin for squash if you can't get hold of pumpkin.
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Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe
Super easy homemade hummus recipe
Ingredients
- 400g can chickpeas
- 1 tbs tahini
- Juice half a lemon
- Clove garlic
- 2 tbs olive oil
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Peel and chop the garlic
- Half the lemon and squeeze the juice
- Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blitz until smooth.
- If the mixture needs loosening, do so by adding in some cold water as required.
- Tip into serving bowl and tuck in
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 171Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 211mgCarbohydrates: 22gFiber: 5gSugar: 8gProtein: 5g
Nutritional content will vary depending on the exact ingredients you use and how careful you are with measuring - this nutritional information is given as a general guide only and may not be accurate - you should always calculate your own nutritional information especially if you have specific dietary requirements.
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Wendy is the creator of Daisies & Pie, a UK food blog sharing easy meals and home lifestyle tips since 2012
