How to Make Perfect Homemade Hummus (Vegan)
For the longest time, a Perfect Homemade Hummus recipe has eluded me…try as I might, I just haven’t been able to get the recipe tasting just right, and it has never been quite smooth enough – but not any longer. I have finally discovered the secret to the perfect homemade hummus – and it’s waaay better than the hummus you get in the shops! (Serves 4-8, depending on how you are using it.)
Servings 8 people
Calories 201kcal
Ingredients
- 2 x 400g cans chickpeas drained (reserve chickpea water & a few chickpeas)
- 75 ml chickpea water
- 4 tablespoons tahini
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cloves of garlic (crush these first if your blender is a bit on the weedy side)
- 1 teaspoon of salt (yes really – it makes a big difference to the flavour)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil ideally good quality extra virgin, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 teaspoon paprika ideally smoked (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh coriander / cilantro optional
Instructions
- Place the drained chickpeas, 75ml chickpea water, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and olive oil in a high speed blender. Blend for 1-2 minutes (I use the fruit and veg setting on my Froothie, which takes 1 minute 30 seconds).
- Put on a plate or in a shallow bowl and decorate with the reserved chickpeas, paprika and fresh coriander.
Notes
Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
Nutrition
Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 572mg | Potassium: 208mg | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 7.9mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1.8mg