Creamy Hummus from Scratch Recipe with Fresh Herb Topping
A quick and easy homemade hummus recipe that is creamy, flavorful, and topped with fresh herbs for a bright, lively finish. Perfect for snacking, entertaining, or a healthy dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes (if cooking dried chickpeas)
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack / Appetizer
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas (or 1 can, 15 oz, drained and rinsed)
- ¼ cup tahini
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 3–4 tablespoons cold water
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Fresh Herb Topping:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
Instructions
- Soak ¾ cup dried chickpeas in water overnight if using dried. Drain and rinse, then simmer in fresh water for 45-60 minutes until tender but not falling apart. Drain and cool. If using canned chickpeas, simply drain and rinse well.
- Mince the garlic, finely chop the fresh herbs, and squeeze fresh lemon juice.
- In a food processor, combine cooked chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, and salt. Pulse a few times to start breaking down the chickpeas.
- With the processor running on low, slowly drizzle in 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 3-4 tablespoons of cold water. Add water gradually until the mixture is smooth but still thick. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Taste the hummus and adjust salt or lemon juice if desired. Blend briefly again to mix.
- Spoon the hummus into a serving bowl and create a shallow well in the center. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top and sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley, cilantro, and mint evenly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Stir before serving if chilled.
Notes
Use cold water gradually while blending to achieve a silky texture. Peeling chickpeas before blending can make the hummus extra creamy. Avoid over-blending to prevent a gummy texture. Fresh lemon juice is essential for bright flavor. Fresh herbs should be added just before serving for best aroma and appearance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 70
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
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