Smooth & Creamy Hummus

This smooth and creamy hummus takes just 5 minutes to make! Serve with pita, crackers, or veggies for a tasty appetizer. This dip is also delicious spread on a sandwich, served with falafel or kofta, or as an addition to a grain bowl. It's a quick and easy dip that everyone will love!

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 ALL the veggies, hummus in a wrap or on a sandwich...the list goes on. The New Years' party may be over but this smooth and creamy hummus is here to stay.

🌟 Why you'll love this recipe

The best part about this dip (other than eating it), is that it is ridiculously easy to make. 5 minutes is all you'll need.

And yes, you could just as easily pick up a tub of hummus 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 with just a few ingredients and you know exactly what is going into it.

It's the perfect dip to have on hand for:

• parties
• snack-time
• as an accompaniment to some meal-time veggies or grilled meats
• ANYTIME

🛒 Recipe ingredients

• Chickpeas - Also known as garbanzo beans, these beans are the foundation of this delicious dip. I typically used canned chickpeas since I always have them handy in my pantry for when I want to quickly make some hummus but you could also cook dried chickpeas, making sure to soak them in advance, and then boiling them until they become soft.
• Tahini - A creamy paste made from ground sesame seeds lending creaminess and nuttiness to the hummus.
• Garlic - I use one garlic clove in my hummus recipe but you can add as much or as little garlic as you would like. Roasted garlic would also be super tasty!
• Sour Cream - Sour cream is my secret ingredient for making awesome hummus. It's not traditionally used in this Middle Eastern and Mediterranean inspired dip but I feel like it takes regular hummus from 'yum' to 'AMAZING'! If you prefer a lower calorie option, switch out the sour cream for some Greek yogurt. Either way, it will be delicious!
• Fresh Lemon Juice - Adds a little zing to the hummus and is a key ingredient to really great hummus. I highly recommend using freshly squeezed lemon over the bottled lemon juice.

For a full list of ingredients and quantities see the recipe card at the end of this post.

🔪 Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Place all of the hummus ingredients into a food processor or a blender.

Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy!

👩‍🍳 Recipe tips

• Fresh lemon juice ALWAYS! I know it can be tempting to buy bottled lemon juice but fresh squeezed lemon juice will always make any recipe that calls for it taste SO much better, especially in this hummus. This is an excellent lemon juicer if you are in the market for one.
• Let the food processor run a while. Allowing it to run for several minutes will help to achieve that smooth and creamy hummus that we are going for!
• I love thick and creamy hummus but if you'd like to thin yours out a bit, reserve some of the chickpea liquid from the can and add a little bit at a time while the food processor is running. You can also slowly add a little hot water to the hummus while the processor is running to thin it out as a second option.

💭  Frequently asked questions

Smooth and creamy hummus, perfect for a crowd and perfect for your own snack-time cravings.

Enjoy! ♡

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📖 Recipe

Smooth & Creamy Hummus

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5 from 4 reviews

• Author: Shannon Emery
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Yield: 6-8 servings 1x

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Description

This smooth and creamy hummus takes just 5 minutes to make! Serve with pita, crackers, or veggies for a tasty appetizer. Also delicious served on a sandwich, in a wrap, or with falafel. It's a quick dip that everyone will love!

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Ingredients

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• 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 freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• ½ teaspoon salt
• pinch of paprika
• cilantro, parsley, a dash of paprika or sumac, or additional chickpeas to garnish (optional)

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Instructions

1. Add all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor.
2. Blend or puree until very smooth. While the hummus is processing, you can add in a little bit more olive oil (also see notes below) to help achieve a super creamy texture.
3. Serve with pita, crackers, chips, veggies, or sandwiches. Enjoy!

Equipment

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Notes

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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! Make it green by adding fresh herbs such as cilantro, basil, parsley, or even a dollop of pesto.

If you prefer a less thick hummus, you can thin it out by slowly adding either hot water or reserved chickpea liquid from the can a little bit at a time while the food processor is running.

• Category: Dip, Snack, Appetizer
• Method: Food Processor
• Cuisine: Greek
• Diet: Gluten Free

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

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