Lemon Pepper Hummus Recipe

Name: Lemon Pepper Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Tahini; 3/4 cups Water Or As Needed; 2 whole Lemons, Half The Zest And All Of The Juice; 2 cloves Garlic, Roughly Choppped; 3 cups Cooked Chickpeas (Or Two 15-ounce Cans, Rinsed And Drained); 1/2 cups Olive Oil; 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 2 teaspoons Ground Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; Veggies Or Pita For Dipping

Servings: persons

1
In a food processor or blender (I used a blender), combine the tahini, water, and lemon juice.
2
(You may want to start with 1/2 cup water and add the rest later if the hummus is too thick.)
3
Blend until tahini is light and fluffy, about 10 seconds.
4
Add in the garlic and lemon zest and blend again until smooth.
5
Add chickpeas and olive oil, 1/3 at a time, blending until smooth after each addition.
6
If hummus is too thick at any point, add more water or olive oil.
7
Add salt, black pepper (start with 1 teaspoon if you like), red pepper flakes, and blend until smooth.
8
Serve with veggies or pita.
9
Will keep in the fridge for several days.
10
Adapted from my Extra Creamy Hummus recipe (see my recipe box).

529

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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: 1/2 cups Tahini, 3/4 cups Water Or As Needed, 2 whole Lemons, Half The Zest And All Of The Juice, 2 cloves Garlic, Roughly Choppped, and more.

Yes, Lemon Pepper 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemon Pepper Hummus

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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