This hummus recipe is the best ever! It’s a slightly spicy take on a classic recipe and will soon become your go-to hummus recipe!
I love hummus. Like really truly love it. And it’s something we eat almost daily.
One of the best things about living in Dubai was that there was always freshly made hummus everywhere and it was really, really good.
The benefits of making your own hummus are numerous. First off, you get to be a person who makes their own hummus.
That’s some serious cred right there.
This is really a classic hummus recipe that we then added a small spicy kick to. The spicy kick is entirely optional but if you like spicy food then you’ll enjoy the addition of a little hotness to this classic dish.
And if you love all things hummus then also check out our roasted red pepper hummus, it’s totally divine.
How To Make Hummus
Full instructions and measurements can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is just a summary of the process to go along with the photos.
- Soak crushed garlic in freshly squeezed lemon juice for 5 minutes.
- Then add chickpeas to the food processor along with the garlic and lemon juice, tahini and some cold water and process until chunky.
- Then add in some salt, cumin, olive oil and more cold water and process until smooth.
- Add a little cayenne pepper or cajun spice (optional) and process again until smooth.
Recipe Tips
Fresh Garlic and Lemon Juice: It’s ideal to crush your own garlic for this hummus so that it’s really fresh. And then it’s also ideal if the lemon juice is freshly squeezed. And then you soak the crushed garlic in the fresh lemon juice for 5 minutes so that it takes some of the bite out of the raw garlic and the end result is really tasty!
Tahini: A good quality tahini is also really important and to this end, I like to use a tahini that tastes pretty good on its own. Soom is a great brand that you can get on Amazon.
The Spice Factor: So the spiciness comes about from a little cayenne pepper. You can also use cajun spice or even a dash of chili powder. This part is entirely optional, and it’s also a very good idea to add a small amount to start and taste test and then add more as you like.
Getting it smooth: When it comes to hummus you get the best taste and texture when it’s really smooth. The best way to get it smooth is just to let your food processor run for a good few minutes! If your food processor isn’t up to the task of getting it really smooth, then an optional additional step is to move it to your blender for a final blend before serving.
How To Serve
Serve it with a sprinkle of paprika, a drizzle of olive oil and some fresh chopped parsley. Some pita breads for dipping or some fresh veggies are also a great choice.
Hummus is also great to use as a spread for sandwiches or on top of a baked potato!
Storing and Freezing
Keep your hummus stored in the fridge (covered) where it will stay good for around 3 days. It is also freezer friendly if you’d like to freeze some. Just place it in a freezer safe container with a little extra room as it can expand when frozen. Put it in the fridge to thaw when you’re ready for it.
More Hummus Recipes!
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
- Creamy Avocado Hummus
- Roasted Butternut Squash Hummus
- Pumpkin Hummus
- Creamy Roasted Garlic Hummus
Hummus Recipe
Ingredients
For Serving:
- Sprinkle Paprika
- Olive Oil Extra Virgin, For Drizzling
- Fresh Parsley Chopped
- Pita Breads
Instructions
- Soak the crushed garlic in the freshly squeezed lemon juice for 5 minutes.
- Then add the drained chickpeas to the food processor along with the garlic and lemon juice, tahini and 2 Tbsp of cold water and process until chunky.
- Then add in the salt, cumin, olive oil and remaining cold water and process until smooth.
- Add the cayenne pepper (optional) and process again until smooth.
Video
Notes
- Soaking the garlic in the lemon juice helps to take some of the bite out of the raw garlic.
- Use a good tasting tahini. Soom is a great brand that you can get on Amazon.
- The cayenne pepper is optional. It's a good idea to add in 1/4 teaspoon first and then taste test and see if you want to add more. Or leave it out altogether. You can also use cajun spice or chili powder.
- To get your hummus smooth let your food processor run for a good few minutes! If your food processor isn't up to the task of getting it really smooth, then an optional additional step is to move it to your blender for a final blend before serving.
The Best Hummus Recipe? Yes it is!!!! I was licking the spoon. Delicious!Thank you!🙂❤
Thanks Colleen!
Hello Alison, thank you kindly for this wonderful hummus recipe. Just a question about the weight of the chickpeas. After draining the can of chickpeas the weight is less than the required 15oz (425g) indicated. Is the weight listed on the can, which includes the liquid before they are drained, the amount of Chickpeas that are required for the recipe? Thank you in advance for your response. Happy Memorial Day…. Regards, Diana
Hi Diana, you don’t need to worry about the weight of the chickpeas once they are drained, the weight listed is just for the size of the can, which is a standard size can of chickpeas. The drained chickpeas usually works out to around 1 and 1/2 cups, but you don’t have to check it, so long as you are using a standard size can of chickpeas you don’t need to weigh it or measure it further. All the best and happy Memorial Day! 🙂
Absolutely the best hummus I have ever had! Thank you so much for the recipe.
Yay! Thanks so much Carolyn!
OMG, where has this recipe been my whole life. lol Absolutely delicious. I will never buy hummus again. Thank you so much!
Yay! Thanks so much Patty!
Super yummy!!! I added roasted red peppers and it took it up a notch.
Wonderful! Thanks for sharing Naadia!
So good and easy to customize. I doubled the recipe and added a roasted red pepper and a jalapeño. I cant stop eating it!
Awesome! Thanks for sharing Jen!
So easy to make and so delicious, will never buy hummus again. Thank you for your great recipes
Yay! So happy to hear that Susan. Thanks a million!
What is Tahini?
Is there a sustutute for it?
It’s a sesame seed paste and it’s a crucial ingredient in hummus. It’s easily found in most supermarkets.
Fabulous hummus recipe! I only added one tablespoon of olive oil and used my high powered blender and it was delicious and creamy. I will definitely be making this one again!!
Awesome! Thanks so much Emily! 🙂
Incomparable recipe for humus! So amazingly creamy and delicious.
Thanks so much Anna!
Looks delicious and I can see very pleasing comments. What I wanted to know was, once frozen will the texture change.
Hi Pauline, it may change slightly after thawing and become a little thinner, but it’s usually not very noticeable.
Si no tengo el tahini que le puedo agregar o es fundamental en la receta?
Hi there, yes the tahini is essential in this recipe, it creates that lovely hummus texture.
OMG! The name of this recipe is absolutely perfect! This is the best hummus recipe I have found. No more store bought for me!
Thanks Mindy! 🙂
So delicious and healthy. Saves a lot of time.
Definitely! Thanks so much for the awesome rating! 🙂
There are no adjectives to describe how absolutely delicious this is. I have to force myself from going back to take some more. Thank you so much for sharing your recipes with us…
Haha soooo happy to hear this Joan!