Fast and Easy Homemade Hummus Recipe

Name: Fast and Easy Homemade Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 1 can (15 Oz. Can) Garbanzo Beans, Rinsed But Liquid Reserved; 1 whole Lemon, Juiced; 3 Tablespoons Tahini; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika; Extra Virgin Olive Oil For Drizzling; Pitas, For Serving; 1/4 teaspoons Dry Oregano

Servings: persons

1
In a food processor or blender, combine the minced garlic, beans, lemon juice, tahini, cumin and salt.
2
Set the speed on low and blend until evenly mixed.
3
While on low begin to slowly stream in the reserved liquid from the beans.
4
You want the mixture to become light and fluffy; this of course is to your preference but in all you will need about 1/2 a cup of the reserved liquid.
5
Transfer to a medium bowl, sprinkle with smoked paprika and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
6
Cut pitas into wedges drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with 1/4 teaspoon of dry oregano.
7
Make sure pitas are well coated on both sides with oil and herbs and pop into a preheated 325 degrees oven for about 7 minutes.
8
Serve along side hummus with carrot sticks, tomato wedges and olives for a healthy and delicious snack.

141

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cloves Minced Garlic, 1 can (15 Oz. Can) Garbanzo Beans, Rinsed But Liquid Reserved, 1 whole Lemon, Juiced, 3 Tablespoons Tahini, and more.

Yes, Fast and Easy Homemade Hummus falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fast and Easy Homemade Hummus

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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