You heard me complain when I made The Pioneer Woman’s salsa (yum, BTW) about my mini-sized food processor. WELL, problem solved! To reward myself for a pantry well organized, I bought myself a food processor!
I actually got a great deal on a Hamilton Beach food processor through Bed Bath & Beyond and it finally showed up at my doorstep!
TIP: If you see something online at Bed Bath & Beyond that they don’t carry in your local store, you can go to the store to order it and still use your 20% off coupons (which you can’t use if you order straight from online).
Lately I’ve been eating Sabra hummus like it’s going out of style, and really, whose budget can afford that? So I decided to make some homemade hummus to try out my new toy!
Basic Homemade Hummus
- 1 can chick peas, drained
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp water
- 5 Tbsp Tahini
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- dash of cayenne pepper
- 2 tsp dried parsley
First, mix the lemon juice, water, garlic, salt, cumin, cayenne and parsley in a small bowl.
Set aside while you fill your food processor with the chick peas, tahini and olive oil.
Process for about 2 minutes, then open and scrape down the sides.
Put the top back on the processor and turn on low while you slowly pour the lemon juice mixture in through the top.
After about 2 more minutes, your creation should be smooth and creamy. Don’t mind the finger swipe- every good chef tried their food! 😉
Transfer into a bowl and sprinkle with a bit more parsley for garnish.
For best results, stick it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- This hummus is a very basic recipe. Punch it up with adding your favorite flavors- throw in some roasted red peppers, more garlic, added heat with more cayenne, sundried tomatoes, etc. Or get wild and throw in some avocado and cilantro- that ought to make it super creamy!
- For even creamier hummus, use dried chick peas. Soak them and remove their skins before putting into the food processor. I think it’s a great idea, but had no time for that *yay cans!*
What is your favorite hummus flavor?
Mine is usually supremely spicy, but roasted garlic has been tasting OH so good lately!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas says
Hummus, yum! My favorite is spinach and artichoke.. with a chickpea base. But I also love hummus made with edamame!
blackhuff says
When I make my own hummus, I don’t soak the dry chickpeas in water. I put them in my slow cooker pot (crockpot), fill it up with water and let it boil until I get home from work. Drain and then make the hummus. Just a tip for busy women like us.
Sundried tomatoes sounds like a delicious flavor – yum.
Brittany says
What a great idea and tip! Love those crockpots- endless possibilities 🙂
Alex @ The Plum Foodie says
Wow that looks really good, Brittany. Well done!! I’m going to have to give this recipe a try because like you, I go through hummus like it’s nobody’s business. Thanks for posting!
Christina says
Looks great! I’ve made a similar recipe, although I omitted the tahini because I didn’t have any handy, and it still turned out great! I only needed to add a little extra olive oil to get the consistency right.
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
hooray for your new toy! and that’s a great tip about bed bath and beyond! i didn’t know that.
Tiff @ Love, Sweat, and Beers says
Thanks for that. I just got tahini at the store last week, and I was hoping to make some hummus this weekend. I’m a fan of kalamata olive hummus, but I think I’ll keep it basic for the first try!
Brittany says
What a delicious flavor idea- I’m somewhat obsessed with kalamatas- yummmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
I like roasted garlic or roasted red pepper hummus – good job making your own, I’ve always bought premade stuff!
Heather says
I love hummus, I eat it for my morning snack everyday with carrots! I’m going to have to try out this recipe, but I think I may add jalepenos and cilantro to make it like the hummus I get from Publix.
Brittany says
jalapenos and cilantro is amazing! they have that combo at Trader Joe’s, too, and it’s so GOOD!
Brooke @ Veggie Table says
Hummus!!!!! I love the stuff and literally snack on it every single day!!! I love making my own and adding all sorts of different flavors (and yes, my bank account likes when I make my own too, haha). I have been on a super spicy kick lately and add chopped jalapenos – so good!!
Donna @ Life of a Happy Blonde says
Ohhh pretty new applicance 🙂
I’ve been making homemade hummus for a little while and i love how long it lasts in the fridge!
Garlic with a little lemon is my absolute fav but i’m totally going to take your advice and add a little kick next time!
christina says
mmm your hummus looks so good. i love your finger swipe. if i was making this with you, there would have been two finger swipes!! i eat mine straight out of the bowl when i’m making it, haha. it tastes better that way, i swear!!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
I love homemade hummus! It’s funny bc I have a hummus recipe on my blog today too.
I love jalapeno cheddar hummus and also roasted red pepper hummus. YUM!!
Yours looks super delicious!
Martha Jane says
I’m not a fan of the “bean texture” so I’ve never tried hummus before – but do you think that roasting the chickpeas would get rid of that texture?
Maybe I’ll try it! 🙂
Ashley M. [at] (never home)maker says
I’m all about this post/recipe right now. We whipped up a batch last night using basically every herb in our garden. I think hummus is one of my favorite preggo foods. It’s so satisfying and tasty. We always put at least some kind of spice in ours to kick it up a notch — usually paprika. And lots of it! 🙂
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
Yum!!! I love hummus, especially roasted red pepper and garlic. I’ve been meaning to make my own for a while now, actually. You’ll love your food processor. I use mine nearly everyday!
Jen says
Yum! We don’t make homemade hummus nearly enough! My favorite is Trader Joe’s edamame hummus. So, so good!
Allison @ PickyEatingRD says
I am alll about the garlic baby! I honestly am not a fan of “plain” hummus like some people but throw in the flavor and I am sold.
Melissa @ Be Not Simply Good says
My favorite is roasted red pepper. I love hummus, but I’ve never tried making it.
Dumb question – what area of the store do you find tahini? I don’t know what it is or where to find it. Thank you!
Brittany says
Sorry it took me so long to reply- I missed this somehow! And it’s not a dumb question- it took me forever to find 🙂
Tahini is right beside all the peanut butters and almond butters at any regular grocery store. Mine always seems to put it on the top shelf.
Maria says
*Adds Hamilton Beach food processor to registery*
So glad you reviewed this – I’ve been wanted to get recommendations for a food processor (I don’t even have a small one).
I love red peppers in my hummus – the spicier, the better!
Kristin @ eat healthy. be happy. live well says
I actually don’t eat hummus…but I keep seeing lots of other bloggers making their own, so maybe I need to try it again! My first experience with it was that great, so I’ve been hesitant!
thehealthyapron says
I LOVE extra roasted garlic or roasted red pepper…but above all..the original has to be my fav!
Stephanie says
It’s so much cheaper to make your own hummus! I like mine with lots of raw garlic. And then I try not to breathe on anyone.
Tina says
Fave hummus flavor is roasted pine nut from sabra. Too bad i couldn’t make that one cheaper at home. I need to make my own though anyways!
Jen says
so jealous of your new food processor. i don’t know how i’ve managed this for so long but i only have a mini one. i’ve been talking about getting a big one for years now. must make it happen!
homemade hummus is so much more economical than store-bought…and tasty!
Karlee @olivewineandfood says
i just made hummus this weekend! i love how easy it is to make. i go through hummus spurts. i like supremely spicy hummus too! mmm.
Heather @ Get Healthy with Heather says
Homemade hummus is the bomb! Looks perfect 🙂
Melissa says
Looks yummy and loving some of the flavor suggestions above. My fave is the greek olive hummus and supremely spicy comes in a close second when I get tired of the olive flavor.
Jane Preston says
Thanks for the hummus recipe, I can’t wait to try it! My favorite store bought hummus is the Sabra Greek Olive, but it isn’t cheap, so your recipe might be my new hummus staple!!!
Sara says
My absolute fav is supremely spicy! I was googling a recipe for homemade because of the cost when I saw your Blog site and so excited now to try not only your recipe but tweaking it to meet my changing palette:) I love spicy foods!! Especially veggies- makes them so much better!