Name: Smooth & Creamy Hummus
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 (15.5 oz.) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed; 1/4 cup tahini; 1/4 cup sour cream or greek yogurt; 1 medium sized garlic clove; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; pinch of paprika; cilantro, parsley, or additional chickpeas to garnish (optional)

This Smooth & Creamy Hummus takes only 5 minutes to make! Serve with pita, crackers, or veggies for a tasty appetizer. Also delicious served on a sandwich or with falafel. It’s a quick dip that everyone will love!

A white bowl of smooth and creamy hummus topped with a handful kalamata olives, chickpeas, and a drizzle of olive oil and played on a white plate surrounded by vegetable chips, mini bell peppers, and cucumber slices.

Happy New Year and Helloooo Hummus!

Where to begin with this creamy dip? I mean seriously, there are so many options. Hummus with pita, hummus with crackers, hummus with SOOO many different veggie options, hummus on a sandwich…Really now, where does the list end? The New Years’ party may be over but when it comes to this smooth and creamy hummus the party in your mouth can just keep going.

And the best part (other than eating it), is that it is ridiculously easy to make. Yeaah, I suppose you could pick up a tub of it at the grocery store (which I admit I do from time to time) but there is truly some deep satisfaction to be had when you can whip up a bowl of hummus in 5 minutes on your own and you know exactly what is going into it.

A food processor filled with tahini, sour cream, chickpeas, cumin, paprika, fresh lemon juice, and salt. A couple of lemon wedges, a small pinch bowl of salt, and a handful of chickpeas are in the background.

Speaking of what’s in hummus, chickpeas which take front and center stage are packed with protein, fiber and the good-for-you type of carbs. And who doesn’t like that?! Plus, you can’t ignore the awesome health benefits found in tahini, garlic and olive oil. I’m telling you, this is good stuff.

A close-up of smooth and creamy hummus inside a food processor.

Of course, we all have to splurge once in a while right? That’s where the sour cream comes in. That little extra ingredient just gives the hummus an extra dose of creamy smoothness and tastiness. Of course, if you are concerned about the calories from the sour cream, you could omit it (or sub greek yogurt!) and it would still be tasty.

A hand holding a red vegetable chip with a swoop of hummus on top.

BUT with the sour cream…Mmmmmm….It’s well worth postponing that New Years resolution a day or two…or maybe just doing some extra jumping jacks and lunges instead.

A close-up view of a bowl of smooth and creamy hummus with a handful of kalamata olives, chickpeas, a drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of paprika on top.

Enjoy!

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Smooth & Creamy Hummus

★★★★★

5 from 4 reviews

Author: Shannon Emery
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 mins
Yield: 6–8 servings 1x
Diet: Gluten Free

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Description

An easy and delicious hummus recipe that’s smooth and creamy.

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Ingredients

1 (15.5 oz.) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed
¼ cup tahini
¼ cup sour cream or greek yogurt
1 medium sized garlic clove
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
pinch of paprika
cilantro, parsley, or additional chickpeas to garnish (optional)

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor.
Blend or puree until very smooth. While the hummus is processing, you can add in a little bit more olive oil to help achieve a super creamy texture.
Serve with pita, crackers, chips, veggies, or sandwiches. Enjoy!

Equipment

Food Processor

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Notes

This hummus is very adaptable to your taste preferences. Like it really garlicky? Add a second clove of garlic! Enjoy the slightly tart intensity of sun-dried tomatoes? Add them in! You could also sub greek yogurt for the sour cream if you are looking for a lower fat/lower caloric option as well.

Category: Dip, Snack, Appetizer
Method: Food Processor
Cuisine: Greek

Keywords: hummus recipe, appetizer recipes, snack recipes, gluten-free recipes, dip recipes

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