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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThis popular Middle Eastern dip is made from chickpeas and tahini. You can buy hummus at most grocery stores everywhere, but it’s easy to make it at home (and more delicious!). When you make it from scratch, you can also add your own toppings and garnishes to customize the dip just the way you like it.<\/p>\n
And when you’re ready to compare your homemade hummus to store-bought, here are our Test Kitchen staff’s picks for the best hummus brands<\/a> to check out!<\/p>\n Place the chickpeas in a large saucepan, and add enough water to cover them by 1 inch. Gently rub the chickpeas together to loosen their skins, then pour off the water and any skins that are floating. Repeat this two to three times until no skins float to the surface.<\/p>\n Drain the chickpeas, and return them to the pan. Add baking soda and enough water to cover the beans by 1 inch. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat. Simmer, uncovered, until the chickpeas are tender and starting to fall apart, 20 to 25 minutes.<\/p>\n As the chickpeas cook, process the lemon juice, garlic and salt in a blender until near-paste consistency. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes. Strain and discard the solids. Return the lemon juice mixture to the blender, then add the cumin. In a small bowl, stir together the tahini and olive oil, and set aside.<\/p>\n Drain the chickpeas, and add them to the blender. Add the cold water to the blender, and process mixture until completely smooth. With the blender running, slowly add the tahini mixture, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Finally, add more salt and cumin to taste.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> If you want to make your hummus a thinner consistency, blend in some aquafaba (the leftover liquid from the can of chickpeas) or more ice-cold water until you reach your desired consistency.<\/p>\n Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl. Cover the hummus, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. If desired, top hummus with olive oil, sumac, za\u2019atar and roasted chickpeas<\/a>. Serve.<\/p>\n Store hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.<\/p>\n Yes! Homemade hummus actually tastes best when the flavors have had a chance to blend and the mixture has firmed up a bit. Ideally, let it chill for a few hours (or at least 30 minutes) before serving.<\/p>\n Yes, you can freeze hummus in an airtight container for up to three months. Simply pour a thin layer of olive oil on top before freezing. Let it thaw in the refrigerator for a day, then mix thoroughly before serving.<\/p>\n The most popular way to serve hummus is as a dip with pita bread wedges or assorted raw vegetables. (Here\u2019s how to make pita bread<\/a> from scratch!) But you can also spread it on wraps or serve it alongside falafel<\/a>. For a healthy and easy weeknight meal, try making a Mediterranean hummus bowl<\/a>.<\/p>\n Although we recommend peeling the chickpeas, you don\u2019t have to. But keep in mind that removing the skins\u2014as well as cooking the chickpeas in a little baking soda\u2014softens them up so they\u2019re easier to puree, resulting in a smooth, creamy texture.<\/p>\n If you don\u2019t have tahini, you can use a different type of smooth nut butter instead, such as peanut butter or cashew butter. 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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Peel and boil the chickpeas<\/h3>\n
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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nStep 2: Blend with other ingredients<\/h3>\n
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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nStep 3: Chill and serve<\/h3>\n
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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nHummus Variations<\/h2>\n
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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
How to Store Hummus<\/h2>\n
Can I make hummus ahead of time?<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze hummus?<\/h2>\n
Hummus Tips<\/h2>\n
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Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nWhat do I serve with hummus?<\/h3>\n
Do I need to peel chickpeas for hummus?<\/h3>\n
What can I substitute for tahini in hummus?<\/h3>\n
Best Hummus Tips<\/h2>\r\n\r\n
Does hummus have tahini in it?<\/h3>\r\nTraditional hummus recipes, like this one, typically have tahini in it. Typically found in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes, tahini is a rich, nutty condiment made from ground sesame seeds. It has a similar texture to natural peanut butter. Thin it out to make tahini dressing<\/a> or try stirring it into your next batch of brownies. Or if you want to try something new, check out this authentic halva recipe<\/a> that puts tahini to work.\r\n\r\n
How do you thicken hummus?<\/h3>\r\nOur best hummus recipe has a great thickness to it, but if you find the texture is too thin, an easy fix is to pop it into the fridge to set. It's the perfect make-ahead appetizer<\/a> to have on hand. If the hummus is still not as thick as you like, blend in more chickpeas or tahini.\r\n\r\n
What can you put in hummus to make it taste better?<\/h3>\r\nWhile hummus tastes great on its own, there are infinite combinations of toppings you can add to hummus to switch up the texture and flavor. We adore seasoned toasted chickpeas, a drizzle of olive oil, toasted sesame seeds and a sprinkle of sumac. Don't hesitate to add fruit, too. Juicy pomegranate-topped hummus<\/a> is a welcome surprise. You can also change up the main ingredients. Our Test Kitchen has tested dozens of hummus recipes<\/a> with flavors that range from pumpkin to avocado to beetroot.\r\n\r\n
How long does homemade hummus last?<\/h3>\r\nHomemade hummus typically lasts for about a week in the fridge. Cover and store in an airtight container for best results.\r\n\r\n\r\n\u2014 James Schend, Taste Recipes<\/i> Deputy Editor<\/a>","Metadescription":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"Hummus is my go-to appetizer when I need something quick, easy and impressive. Over the years I've picked up a number of tricks that make this the best hummus recipe you'll ever have. \u2014James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":"Best Hummus Recipe","RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"Place garbanzo beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 1 in. Gently rub beans together to loosen outer skin. Pour off water and any skins that are floating. Repeat 2-3 times until no skins float to the surface; drain. Return to saucepan; add baking soda and enough water to cover by 1 in. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, until beans are very tender and just starting to fall apart, 20-25 minutes. ","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Meanwhile, in a blender, process lemon juice, garlic and salt until almost a paste. Let stand 10 minutes; strain, discarding solids. Return to blender; add cumin. In a small bowl, stir together tahini and olive oil. ","SequenceNo":2},{"Direction":" Drain beans and add to blender; add cold water. Loosely cover and process until completely smooth. With blender running, slowly add tahini mixture, scraping side as needed. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and cumin if desired.","SequenceNo":3},{"Direction":" Transfer mixture to a serving bowl; cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. If desired, top with additional olive oil and optional toppings.","SequenceNo":4}],"RecipeTaxonomies":{"Budget":[],"CookingStyle":[],"Course":[],"Cuisine":[],"HealthyEating":[],"HolidaysAndCelebrations":[],"Ingredients":[],"Kids":[],"PartnerRecipes":[],"Publications":[],"WinningRecipes":[],"Tags":[{"Name":"Cuisines","ID":305271},{"Name":"Africa","ID":305274},{"Name":"Middle Eastern","ID":305284},{"Name":"Dishes & Beverages","ID":305487},{"Name":"Dips","ID":306150},{"Name":"Hummus","ID":306159},{"Name":"Gear","ID":303966},{"Name":"Appliances","ID":304032},{"Name":"Blender","ID":304046},{"Name":"Health & Wellness","ID":304988},{"Name":"Dairy-Free","ID":304993},{"Name":"Gluten-Free","ID":305003},{"Name":"Healthy Eating","ID":305004},{"Name":"Vegan","ID":305028},{"Name":"Ingredients","ID":306848},{"Name":"Beans & Legumes","ID":306879},{"Name":"Chickpeas","ID":306889},{"Name":"Herbs & Spices","ID":340638},{"Name":"Sumac","ID":340659},{"Name":"Meal Types","ID":304268},{"Name":"Appetizers","ID":304272},{"Name":"Recipes","ID":324623}]},"ContributorTypeId":10,"NutritionalAnalyisParagraph":"1\/4 cup: 250 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.","NoOfRatings":3,"GoogleImage16x9":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImages\/The-Best-Hummus_EXPS_TOHDJ21_253825_E08_11_2b.jpg","GoogleImage4x3":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/GoogleImagesPostCard\/The-Best-Hummus_EXPS_TOHDJ21_253825_E08_11_2b.jpg","DefaultImageYn":false,"NativeRecipeTemplate":false,"IsMsn":false,"PinterestImage":"","CarouselImages":[],"SponsorLogoImage":"","SponsorID":"","GlobalCookingTips":[],"RecipeSpecificCookingTips":[{"TipType":"Test Kitchen Tips (Q&A)","TipTitle":"","TipText":"
Best Hummus Tips<\/h2>
Does hummus have tahini in it?<\/h3> Traditional hummus recipes, like this one, typically have tahini in it. Typically found in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes, tahini is a rich, nutty condiment made from ground sesame seeds. It has a similar texture to natural peanut butter. Thin it out to make tahini dressing<\/a> or try stirring it into your next batch of brownies. Or if you want to try something new, check out this authentic halva recipe<\/a> that puts tahini to work.
How do you thicken hummus?<\/h3> Our best hummus recipe has a great thickness to it, but if you find the texture is too thin, an easy fix is to pop it into the fridge to set. It's the perfect make-ahead appetizer<\/a> to have on hand. If the hummus is still not as thick as you like, blend in more chickpeas or tahini.
What can you put in hummus to make it taste better?<\/h3> While hummus tastes great on its own, there are infinite combinations of toppings you can add to hummus to switch up the texture and flavor. We adore seasoned toasted chickpeas, a drizzle of olive oil, toasted sesame seeds and a sprinkle of sumac. Don't hesitate to add fruit, too. Juicy pomegranate-topped hummus<\/a> is a welcome surprise. You can also change up the main ingredients. Our Test Kitchen has tested dozens of hummus recipes<\/a> with flavors that range from pumpkin to avocado to beetroot.
How long does homemade hummus last?<\/h3> Homemade hummus typically lasts for about a week in the fridge. Cover and store in an airtight container for best results. \u2014 James Schend, Taste Recipes<\/I> Deputy Editor<\/a> "}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43621,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311936,"name":"Dips","slug":"dips","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311871,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Want to dress up your crackers, veggies or chips? Try one of our dip recipes. From easy cold dip recipes to warm dip recipes, we have plenty of dips to pair with chips.","parent":310796,"count":1028,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/dips\/"},{"term_id":311941,"name":"Bean Dips","slug":"bean-dips","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311876,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"We've got easy bean dip recipes for everyone: black bean, 7 layer bean, vegan and hot bean dips. Pass and share these tasty dip recipes around the table!","parent":311936,"count":94,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/dips\/bean-dips\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Best Hummus"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n