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5-minute Homemade Hummus Recipe

4.9 from 12 reviews

Why buy hummus when the creamiest, dreamiest homemade hummus recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make? You’ll never buy store-bought again!

Why buy hummus when the creamiest, dreamiest homemade hummus recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make? You’ll never buy store-bought again!

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Ingredients

  • 15 oz chickpeas, drained (save 1/4 cup of liquids)
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 small clove garlic (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a food processor or blender, combine chickpea, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, honey, salt, garlic (if using), and 3 tablespoons of the reserved chickpea liquids (this is called aquafaba). 
  2. Blend on high speed until light and creamy, about 30 seconds. If mixture is too thick, add in 1 more tablespoon aquafaba.
  3. Serve with pita, crackers, or veggies!