Fresh hummus is not hard to make yourself!
It’s a veggie tray go-to, and often paired with a piece of flatbread. Whipping up a batch of hummus at home is easier than you think! It’s versatile, smooth, and the perfect summer spread.
Tami Steggell shared how it’s as easy as adding chickpeas to the blender. “There is literally no reason not to make hummus fresh,” Tami said. “It’s fast and inexpensive. This is my go-to dip for road trips and week-long vacations at Lake Powell.”
Hummus translates as ‘chickpea’ in Arabic. “It’s the quintessential Middle Eastern dip made by blending chickpeas with tahini, garlic, and lemon juice.” Tami explained. It’s creamy, satisfying, and packed with plant-based protein.
Tami brought four hummus variations into our kitchen: beet, curried, roasted red pepper, and a speedy 10-minute hummus.
Hummus Ingredient Breakdown
- Chickpeas a.k.a. Garbanzo Beans – are the star of the show and are mild, nutty, and slightly earthy in flavor. Nutritionally garbanzo beans are high in protein, fiber, and complex carbohydrates; a good source of iron, folate, and manganese.
- Garlic Cloves – are pungent, spicy, and slightly sweet when raw. Nutritionally they are low in calories; contains vitamins C and B6, manganese, and antioxidants.
- Fresh lemon juice – adds a bright, tangy, and slightly acidic flavor profile. Nutritionally lemon juice is high in vitamin C, provides small amounts of potassium, and antioxidants.
- Tahini – is rich, creamy, with a slightly bitter and nutty taste. Nutritionally tahini is high in healthy fats, protein, calcium, and iron; contains antioxidants.
- Kosher salt – provide a pure, clean salty taste without any additives and no “metallic” sting. Nutritional Value: Contains sodium and can contain many minerals from brands like Redmond Real Salt.
- Extra-virgin olive oil – is fruity, slightly peppery, with a rich, smooth texture. Always pick a high quality brand that you trust, like Cucina and Amore and use it while it’s fresh! Nutritionally EVOO is high in monounsaturated fats and antioxidants; contains vitamins E and K.
- Fava liquid (from the canned chickpeas) a.k.a. aquafaba has a starchy binding quality for the hummus, and is also handy as a vegan substitute for eggs in recipes when baking, providing a similar consistency and binding properties.
Speedy 10-Minute Hummus
“Whip up this Speedy 10 Minute Hummus with just a can of chickpeas, fresh garlic, lemon juice, tahini, kosher salt, and extra-virgin olive oil for a creamy, delicious dip in minutes. Perfect for last-minute snacks or healthy appetizers, this quick and easy hummus recipe will become your go-to favorite!”
-Tami Steggell
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 8
Blend Time: 2
Total Time: 10
INGREDIENTS
- 1 (15-oz.) cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed
- 2 garlic cloves (10-12g)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (45g) 3 tablespoons tahini (45g)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- ¼ cup reserved fava liquid (60g) from the canned chickpeas
METHOD
- Drain & reserve the chickpea fava juice in case you want to thin out the hummus.
- Blend all ingredients in a food processor.
- Spread on a small salad plate and drizzle with olive oil and top with some sumac or za’atar seasoning. That’s it your done! Enjoy!
Storage: Store up to 5 days in a sealed container.
Ways to Enjoy Hummus
- As part of mezze alongside other small plates like baba ghanoush, tabouli, roasted cauliflower, or pearl couscous salad.
- As a vegetable, pita bread, or cracker dip
- Use as a sandwich spread for building flavor
- Great in lettuce and burrito wraps
- Pair as a tasty base with a favorite simple salad by spreading a layer on the bottom of your dish before plating the salad. · As a side next to kofta kabobs, chicken kabobs or Greek souvlaki, chicken shawarmas
- Garnish: Feel free to get creative and garnish any way you like! Above I have topped my hummus with crispy fried garlic and fresh thyme, drizzled with olive oil.
Useful Equipment Options
One of the following appliances will help you blend this hummus recipe, here are brands Tami uses at home:
- Cuisinart 12-Cup Food Processor
- Vitamix Blender
- Ninja 1000-Watt Nutri Professional Personal Blender
Trying to meet a dietary need? This hummus recipe fits into the following diet categories:
- DF = Dairy Free
- EF = Egg Free
- GF = Gluten-free
- NF = Nut Free
- SF = Sugar Free
- VE = Vegetarian
- VG = Vegan
Find more from Tami on Instagram, @bitemeindustries, or on her website, bitemeindustries.com. Find all of Tami’s hummus recipe on her website.