Easy Creamy Hummus Without Tahini
A smooth and creamy hummus recipe made without tahini using simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for dipping vegetables, crackers, or spreading on sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz. can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 2 to 4 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the drained chickpeas, 2 tablespoons of water, olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt into a food processor.
- Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy in texture.
- If the hummus appears too thick, gradually add more water. Taste and add an additional 1/4 teaspoon of salt if desired.
- Transfer to a covered container and refrigerate until ready to serve.