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The Best Healthy Hummus
RECIPE BY ARISHA FROM @wakeupandkale
This is that classic homemade hummus recipe you've always been looking for! It's ultra creamy and smooth and is perfect to enjoy as a snack or with your favourite dishes! It's also naturally vegan, gluten-free and made from just a handful of simple ingredients!
PREP TIME: 15 mins
COOK TIME: 15 mins
TOTAL TIME: 30 mins
SERVINGS: 10 servings
INGREDIENTS:
● 1 15oz can chickpeas (cooked, rinsed, drained, and skin peeled off)
● 1/2 tsp salt
● 1/3 cup smooth tahini
● 2 minced garlic cloves
● 2 Tbsp lemon juice
● 2 Tbsp olive oil
● 1/2 tsp salt
● 1/3 cup smooth tahini
● 2 minced garlic cloves
● 2 Tbsp lemon juice
● 2 Tbsp olive oil
● 1/2 tsp cumin
● 1/3 cup cold water
● 1/3 cup cold water
Optional Toppings:
● 1/2 tsp paprika
● Fresh Cilantro
● Olive Oil
● Roasted Chickpeas
● Olive Oil
● Roasted Chickpeas
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Rinse and drain the chickpeas. Remove the skins of the chickpeas by patting/rolling them in a napkin. Most of them will naturally come off.
- Add chickpeas and 1/2 tsp salt to a pot with boiling water. Reduce to a simmer and cook on med-high heat for about 12 minutes until chickpeas are soft and almost falling apart. Drain and allow to cool.
- Add all the ingredients except water to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the edges with a spoon if needed.
- Add water slowly as needed to blend and until desired consistency is reached.
- Transfer to a serving dish, and top with paprika, cilantro, olive oil and extra chickpeas. Serve with pita, veggies, crackers, as desired!
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Arisha is a plant-based enthusiast and athlete from Vancouver, Canada with a passion for promoting a healthy yet balanced lifestyle.
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