Description
Get ready to fall in love with this Creamy Mediterranean Hummus Recipe—a quick, healthy snack that’s impossibly smooth, light, and full of vibrant flavor. Perfect for everything from easy dinners and meal prep to wholesome breakfast ideas and Mediterranean-inspired food spreads, this easy recipe comes together in minutes and tastes infinitely better than anything you’ll find at the store. With a rich blend of tahini, lemon, and chickpeas, this hummus is a must-have for your favorite dinner ideas, healthy snacks, and party appetizers. Each creamy, garlicky bite will have you reaching for more, making it a must-try for anyone seeking delicious food ideas that are simple yet deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed (or 1½ cups cooked chickpeas)
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- ¼ cup tahini
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 2 to 4 tablespoons ice water
- Paprika and chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chickpeas: Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. For extra creaminess, peel the skins off.
- Whip Tahini and Lemon: In a food processor, blend the tahini and lemon juice for 1–2 minutes until light and whipped.
- Add Garlic, Cumin, and Salt: Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, and salt. Blend until well combined.
- Incorporate Chickpeas: Add half the chickpeas and blend until thick, scrape down sides, add remaining chickpeas, and blend again.
- Stream in Ice Water and Olive Oil: While blending, slowly drizzle in ice water and olive oil until the hummus is creamy and smooth.
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust seasoning if needed with more salt or lemon juice.
- Serve: Spoon into a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with paprika and parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes