Homemade hummus is one of the easiest ways to create a creamy yet completely plant-based dip. Originating in the Middle East and dating back to the 13th Century, there are dozens of variations on hummus. Add chili to make homemade spicy hummus, add garlic for flavor, make it extra creamy with olive oil, or keep your recipe as simple as possible; it’s all up to you.
Making Your Homemade Hummus Diet-Friendly
Hummus’ original recipe is just lemon, oil, chickpeas, and tahini making it a healthy, plant-based snack for most people. If you’re on a keto diet, you might worry about the chickpeas as they’re fairly high in carbs. Try adjusting the ratios so you have more tahini and other ingredients, and make your servings of hummus smaller so you don’t use your carb allowance all in one go.
Homemade Hummus FAQ
What can I dip in hummus?
Whether you’ve made creamy, garlic-rich hummus or homemade hummus without garlic, you can pair just about anything you like with it. Crunchy veggies like carrot, celery, and cucumber are an obvious choice. But you can also use bell peppers, endive leaves, savory crackers, tortilla chips, and breadsticks.
Can I make roasted chickpea hummus?
Roasted chickpeas are generally hard and don’t blend easily into hummus. However, you can add these to your dip once it’s made for a chunky hummus with a delicious crunch.
Is hummus fattening?
Like most foods, you should eat hummus in moderation. However, the fats in hummus are considered “healthy” unsaturated fats that carry numerous health benefits.
How to make homemade hummus creamy and smooth?
The combination of fibrous chickpea skin and insufficiently tender chickpeas is the leading cause of grainy hummus texture. Therefore, removing the skins is essential if you want a 100% smooth and creamy hummus. While canned chickpeas are fine to use, cooking your own chickpeas does lead to a nicer texture, as you will be able to remove all skins.
Creamy Homemade Hummus Recipe
Satisfy your craving for something creamy and crunchy with this homemade hummus dip recipe. Naturally plant-based for centuries, there’s a reason why hummus has stood the test of time. Find out why by making this super-simple recipe.