Classic Homemade Hummus

Classic Homemade Hummus

  • Aug 29, 2025
  • By Papaya Express
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Classic Homemade Hummus

Papaya Express

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Calories

450

Cuisine

Mediterranean / Middle Eastern

Category

Appetizer / Dip

Classic Homemade Hummus
by Papaya Express


Classic Homemade Hummus

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz / 400g) chickpeas, drained & rinsed (or 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas)

  • 3 tbsp tahini

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

  • 1 garlic clove

  • ½ tsp ground cumin

  • ½ tsp salt (to taste)

  • 2–3 tbsp cold water (to adjust texture)

Directions

  1. Add chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt to a food processor or blender.

  2. Blend until creamy. Slowly add cold water, one spoon at a time, until smooth and fluffy.

  3. Taste and adjust seasoning with more lemon or salt as desired.

  4. Transfer to a bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and garnish with parsley or paprika.