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A bowl of creamy garlic hummus garnished with olive oil, red pepper, and chickpeas.
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Creamy Garlic Hummus Recipe

Enjoy this easy better-than-store-bought Creamy Garlic Hummus made with fresh tart lemon juice, a can of chickpeas, extra virgin olive oil, flavorful garlic cloves, and just four simple seasonings.
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 15 ounces canned chickpeas, garbanzo beans (reserve the liquid and 10-15 chickpeas)
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (1 large lemon)
  • aquafaba liquid from the can of chickpeas
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)

Optional Garnish

  • 1 tablespoon chives
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 10 - 15 chickpeas
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin or cayenne

Instructions

  • Add all the hummus ingredients to a blender or food processor. Start with a ¼ cup of the aquafaba juice (juice from canned beans) to start with.
  • Puree for 2–3 minutes or until fully blended and it is creamy and smooth. Use a spatula if you need to clean off the sides of the blender. If it is too thick you can add more aquafaba liquid.
  • The hummus can be served immediately (delicious just after blending). Can be chilled for 2 hours or longer if you would like it cold before serving.
  • Garnish with chives, extra virgin olive oil, chickpeas, cumin, or cayenne pepper.

Notes

  • The Right Consistency– Add just a bit of the chickpea juices at a time to avoid making your hummus too runny but ensure it’s not overly thick. If you add a bit more than you need to, thicken the hummus by adding more chickpeas and seasonings.
  • Blend by Hand– Without a blender or food processor, making hummus at home may be a challenge. However, you can try mashing the chickpeas by hand, adding the remaining ingredients, and mixing the recipe with a spatula or wooden spoon. 
  • Homemade Roasted Garlic Hummus– As an extra step, roast the garlic cloves before adding them to the mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 3mg

Find it online:

www.soulfullymade.com/creamy-garlic-hummus-recipe/