Homemade Lemon Hummus
for satisfying snacking!
- 4 cups cooked garbanzo beans (chickpeas)*
- 1⁄2 cup sesame tahini
- 1⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1⁄3 cup water
- Juice of 2 to 3 lemons
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Add beans, tahini, oil, water, lemon juice to taste, garlic, spices, and salt and pepper to taste in the bowl of a food processor or container of a high-speed blender.
- Process until smooth and creamy, pausing, if necessary, to scrape down the sides with a spatula.
- Transfer mixture to a storage container. Chill until ready to serve.
*You can use either drained and rinsed canned garbanzo beans or freshly cooked ones in this recipe. Follow package instructions for cooking the garbanzos, or try using a slow cooker to cook them.
The Taste for Life Test Kitchen
The Taste for Life staffers have a wide variety of backgrounds and dietary needs. We're always experimenting in the kitchen, and love to share what we cook—and what we learn in the process.
You might also like...
Don't Miss a Thing!
Get the latest articles, recipes, and more, when you sign up for the tasteforlife.com newsletter.
Trending Topics
Hot Product
Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas Red Yeast Rice
Amazing Nutrition Red Yeast Rice (RYR) is made from yeast (Monascus purpureus) grown on rice. It is a dietary staple in some Asian countries as it is commonly used in cooking to enhance the color/flavor of food. Red Yeast Rice may be used with diet and exercise to support healthy weight management and cardiovascular health.